Ferrosilicon is also called silicon [x] iron. It is widely used in steel industry, casting industry and other industrial production.

In the steelmaking industry, about 3-5kG 75% of ferrosilicon is consumed per 1t of steel produced.

Note: Iron silicon is afraid of moisture, natural blocks are easy to powder when encountering water, and silicon content is reduced accordingly.
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