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Ferrosilicon

Also called FeSi, FeSi75

An alloy of iron and silicon, made in electric furnaces, used to remove oxygen from steel, to treat cast iron and to make magnesium. Grades are named by silicon content, such as FeSi75.

Also listed under Minerals.

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