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Ferrochrome

High carbon and low carbon ferrochrome, and charge chrome, from verified producers, for stainless and alloy steel mills.

High carbon60% to 70% Cr, 6% to 8% C
PackingBulk bags of about 1 tonne, or bulk
DeliveryFOB, CIF, CFR
InspectionIndependent, at loading

Ferrochrome: typical specification

Indicative
High carbon
60% to 70% Cr, 6% to 8% C
Charge chrome
50% to 55% Cr
Low carbon
60% to 70% Cr, 0.1% C maximum
Sizing
Typically 10 to 100 mm, or as agreed
Packing
Bulk bags of about 1 tonne, or bulk
Pricing basis
Per lb of contained chromium, against a published reference

Typical specification for reference. The binding specification for each lot is the producer certificate of analysis and the contract.

Delivery terms

FOBBuyer arranges the vessel and takes title at the load port.
CIFSeller arranges freight and insurance to the buyer discharge port.
CFRSeller arranges freight to the discharge port. The buyer insures the cargo.

Documents supplied

Certificate of analysisCertificate of originIndependent inspection and weight certificatePacking listBill of lading

Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.

Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.

About ferrochrome

Ferrochrome is an alloy of chromium and iron and the main source of chromium for stainless steel, which needs at least 10.5% chromium to resist corrosion.

High carbon ferrochrome and charge chrome are the bulk grades. Low carbon ferrochrome is used where carbon must be kept down, for example in some stainless and alloy steels.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between high carbon ferrochrome and charge chrome?

Both are high carbon grades. Charge chrome has a lower chromium content, typically 50% to 55%, and is made from lower grade ore.

How is ferrochrome priced?

Usually per lb of contained chromium, so a lot is valued on its actual chromium content from the final assay.

How is payment usually made?

By documentary letter of credit from a bank acceptable to the seller, with payment against shipping documents and the inspection certificate.

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