What is metallic silicon?
Metallic silicon is a gray and shiny semiconductor metal, also known as crystalline silicon or industrial silicon. It is mainly used as an additive for non-ferrous alloys smelted from quartz and coke in electric furnaces.
The classification of metallic silicon is usually based on the content of iron, aluminum, and calcium. Metal silicon can be divided into different brands such as metallic silicon 553, 441, 411, 3303, 2202, and 1101.




