Manufacture in India of Ferro Alloys used in Alloy Steel Industry

Abstract

The paper starts with an outline of established methods of manufacture of different ferro-alloys required for making alloy steels with a comparison of their merits as judged by the products made. The ferro-alloys discussed include those based on manganese, chromium, silicon, tungsten, vanadium and phosphorus and of different qual-ities and grades. The position of the production of the individual ferro-alloys in India is discussed and the great importance emphasized of expanding production of those required in relation to the expansion of the Indian iron and steel industry. A programme of ferro- alloy production is outlined, with discussion of availability of raw materials, manufacturing capacity and economic factors.