description of ferro phosphorus
Ferrophosphorus is an alloy of iron and phosphorus. Ferrophosphorus is a byproduct of phosphorus production in submerged-arc furnaces from apatites, by their reduction with carbon. It is formed from the iron oxide impurities.
properties of Ferrophosphorus
Ferrophosphorus can react chemically with elements such as oxygen and sulfur and can form alloys with other metals under certain conditions. The melting temperature range of iron containing 18% to 25% phosphorus is 1100~1250℃, and the density is 5.8~6.5g/cm3.
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
Adding phosphorus to some steel types can improve the strength, corrosion resistance, and processability of the steel, but it also increases the brittleness of the steel. Adding phosphorus to cast iron can improve the fluidity of molten iron, thereby improving the performance and surface quality of castings; gray cast iron contains 0.5% phosphorus, which can improve its tensile strength.
Ferrophosphorous is a versatile material whose application in different fields significantly improves the material's performance and durability. Ferrophosphorous is widely used in agriculture, food additives, battery manufacturing, and other fields.
manufacture of Ferrophosphorus
Chemical preparation of ferrophosphorus usually uses reactants such as hydroxides and acids. The specific steps are as follows:
1. First, dissolve an appropriate amount of hydroxide in water to form hydroxide ions.
2. Add an appropriate amount of acid to the solution and react with hydroxide ions to generate water and corresponding salts.
3. Dry the obtained salt to obtain the ferrophosphorus product.



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