description of ferro phosphorus
Ferrophosphorus is an alloy of iron and phosphorus. This ferroalloy contains high proportions of Iron Phosphides, Fe₂P, and Fe₃P. Ferrophosphorus is used in many industrial applications, and it is becoming increasingly popular in the manufacture of steel as the addition of it increases the steel's corrosion resistance and strength. It also works as a deoxidizing agent. Ferrophosphorus enhances molten iron's fluidity, improving iron alloys' casting performance.
properties of Ferrophosphorus
Ferrophosphorus appears in gray-black or dark-gray solid form. It has a higher density, has a certain sense of weight, and is not easy to volatilize and dissolve in water at room temperature.
Ferrophosphorus can react chemically with elements such as oxygen and sulfur and can form alloys with other metals under certain conditions.
ferro phosphorus product specifications
| Brand | Chemical Composition (%) | ||||
| P | Si | C | S | Mn | |
| ≤ | |||||
| FeP24 | 23.0~25.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| FeP21 | 20.0~<23.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| FeP18 | 17.0~<20.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| FeP16 | 15.0~<17.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
Use of Ferrophosphorus
Ferrophosphorus can be used as a construction aggregate for the production of high-density concrete for radiation shielding, as an alternative to usually used steel punchings and shots. It can be used with both Portland cement and magnesia cement.
Ferrophosphorus can be used instead of zinc powder in some paints and coatings. It has good adhesion, anti-corrosive properties, electrical and thermal conductivity, and wear resistance.
manufacture of Ferrophosphorus
Ferrophosphorus is produced by reducing apatite with carbon at high temperatures. Silica is added to form calcium silicate. Add steel scraps and restore the original apatite. Silica is added to form calcium silicate. Add steel scraps and reduced phosphorus to generate Fe2P.



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