Silico Manganese adds additional silicon which is a strong deoxidizer and it also helps to improve mechanical properties of steel. It is a lumpy material with a silvery metallic surface. Main producers of Silico Manganese are In India and China.
High Carbon
| Mn |
Si |
C |
P |
S |
| 50% Min |
12% Min |
3.5%Max |
0.35%Max |
0.03%Max |
| 60% Min |
14%Min |
2.5%Max |
0.35%Max |
0.03%Max |
| 65% Min |
16% Min |
2% Max |
0.25%Max |
0.025%Max |
Medium Carbon
| Mn |
Si |
C |
P |
S |
| 55% Min |
21% Min |
1% Max |
0.3% Max |
0.03% Max |
Low Carbon
| Mn |
Si |
C |
P |
S |
| 55% Min |
21% Min |
0.5% Max |
0.3% Max |
0.03% Max |
