Ferronickel

Nickel is probably one of the most important elements used in the production of Ferroalloys. Modern heat-resistant steel simply cannot be made without the addition of Nickel.

During the last years, the demand for this metal has increased significantly due to its unique properties. Modern steel producers use ferronickel in rather large quantities which makes this product such an important one for the whole industry.

Ferronickel is an alloy of iron and nickel, obtained by the electrical melting of oxidized nickel ores. Nickel is mainly used in the production of various (steel) alloys. It is one of the key elements that can greatly improve the properties of steel; adding nickel to an alloy increases steel's toughness, ductility and corrosion resistance. The element is widely used in the production of various heat and acid-resistant, stainless alloys. In some cases, Ferronickel can be used as a cheaper alternative to pure Nickel.

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Ferronickel that we sell is produced by remelting of alloyed steel scrap. It has Ni content of 25-30% and Cr content of 10-15%. Our FeNi is produced in melts of up to 1000 kg, which are cast into 2 to 5 ingots of 100-300 kg each (see photo on the left).