Medium & Low Carbon Ferromanganese (MC/LC FeMn)

Product Overview

Medium & Low Carbon Ferromanganese (MC/LC FeMn) is an important ferroalloy mainly composed of manganese and iron. It is produced through refining processes to reduce carbon content and achieve better control of impurities.

Compared with High Carbon Ferromanganese, Medium & Low Carbon Ferromanganese has lower carbon content and improved impurity control, helping reduce the influence of carbon addition. It is widely used in applications requiring higher steel quality and casting performance.

Medium & Low Carbon Ferromanganese is commonly applied in steelmaking, alloy steel, stainless steel, and ductile iron production as an important alloying material for improving material properties.

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Appearance Characteristics

Medium Carbon Ferromanganese usually has a darker appearance compared with Low Carbon Ferromanganese, with a better-developed flake-like structure. Low Carbon Ferromanganese has a brighter surface appearance, and its crystal structure is relatively sharper compared with Medium Carbon Ferromanganese.

A common characteristic of both materials is that sparks may be generated when the pieces are struck against each other.

Common Grades

Medium Carbon Ferromanganese

• FeMn75C2.0

• FeMn78C2.0

• FeMn78C1.5

Low Carbon Ferromanganese

• FeMn80C0.7

• FeMn84C0.7

• FeMn80C0.4

According to phosphorus content, Medium & Low Carbon Ferromanganese can be classified into different grades, such as Grade 1 and Grade 2. Some foundry customers have higher requirements for phosphorus content and prefer low-phosphorus grades. Contact us

Chemical Composition (Reference)

Double Grade 1 Medium Manganese

• Si ≤1.0%

• P ≤0.15%

Grade 1 Medium Manganese

• Si ≤1.5%

• P ≤0.20%

Grade 2 Medium Manganese

• Si ≤1.5% or Si ≤2.0%

• P ≤0.40%

Specific chemical compositions can be supplied according to customer requirements.

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Product Specifications

• Natural Lump

• Processed Lump

Crushing, screening, and customized sizing are available according to customer requirements.

Main Applications

Medium & Low Carbon Ferromanganese is mainly used in steelmaking and foundry industries.

In the steelmaking industry, Medium & Low Carbon Ferromanganese is an important deoxidizer, desulfurizer, and alloying additive. Since manganese has a strong affinity with oxygen, it can form stable manganese oxide and effectively reduce harmful elements in steel, improving steel quality. As an alloying element, manganese also enhances the strength, ductility, toughness, and wear resistance of steel.

In the foundry industry, Medium & Low Carbon Ferromanganese is added to cast iron to improve its chemical composition, microstructure, and performance. It is an important auxiliary material in ductile iron production, helping reduce carbide formation, promote graphite precipitation, shorten nodularization treatment time, and improve the quality and mechanical properties of cast iron.

Product Advantages

• Low carbon content

• Stable manganese content

• Controlled silicon and phosphorus content

• Reduced carbon addition impact

• Suitable for high-quality steel and foundry applications

• Improved casting performance

• Multiple grade options available

  
  

Packaging Options

Available according to customer requirements:

• 1 MT Jumbo Bags

• Bottom-Opening Jumbo Bags

• Palletized Packaging

• Customized Packaging

Storage and Transportation

The product should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated warehouse and protected from moisture.

During transportation, packaging damage should be avoided. Keep away from rain, water, acids, alkalis, and other corrosive substances.

Quality Control

To ensure consistent quality, we provide:

• Chemical Composition Analysis

• Particle Size Inspection

• Mill Test Certificate (MTC)

• Third-Party Inspection Services

Please contact us to request product datasheets and quality documentation.

Target Industries

• Steel Mills

• Foundries

• Ductile Iron Producers

• Automotive Components Industry

• Construction Machinery Industry

• Special Steel Manufacturers

Related Product

For projects requiring higher carbon content and conventional steelmaking applications, please refer to:

High Carbon Ferromanganese

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