Silicon Metal

Your Professional Silicon Metal Supplier

Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of calcicum silicon in China. Henan Tieyao Trading Co., Ltd. is a premier manufacturer specializing in high-quality ferroalloys. We have a skilled engineering team dedicated to refining every stage, from product development and process improvement to production oversight, ensuring every product delivered meets rigorous quality and performance standards. The price is competitive and the product is quality-assured, which is a good choice for your long-term cooperation.

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Why Choose Us

Our services:

In the pre-sales stage, our team of experts will recommend the most suitable products according to the needs of customers and provide detailed technical consultation. During the sales period, we ensure timely delivery and provide installation guidance. For after-sales, we provide long-term technical support, warranty services and spare parts to help customers maximize the use of products and get reliable maintenance during use.

Production market

Our products are well-known in the industry and exported to many countries such as Japan, South Korea, India, Russia, Germany, Turkey, Morocco, South Africa, etc.

Reliable supply and customization

We provide customized solutions with customizable specifications and sizes to meet unique customer requirements.

Our certification

We are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality management and environmental responsibility.

Advantages of Silicon Metal

High melting point

The melting point of silicon metal is as high as 1410℃, which makes it have excellent stability in high temperature environment.

Good heat resistance

Can maintain stable performance at high temperature, not easy to deformation or melting.

High resistivity

With high resistivity, it is suitable for application scenarios requiring high resistance performance.

High oxidation resistance

It can maintain good oxidation resistance at high temperature and prolong service life.

Specification of Silicon Metal

Product name	Silicon metal
Appearance	Usually lumpy, dark grey with blue tone (may vary with production process and purity).
Composition	The main component is silicon, usually silicon content ≥99.6%, and contains trace iron, aluminum, calcium and other impurities.
Particle size	The particle size range may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and application, but is generally between 10 and 100mm.

Key Properties of Silicon Metal

High purity: Typically 98-99.99% si, with impurities like iron, aluminum, and calcium.

High melting point: 1,414°c, making it heat-resistant.

Brittle and crystalline: Breaks easily into shiny, gray metallic chunks.

High conductivity: Used in semiconductors and electronics.

Different Grades Of Silicon Metal

Standard silicon metal (98-99.5% si)

Used in aluminum alloys and chemicals.

High-purity silicon (99.99%+ si)

Used in semiconductors and solar panels.

Application of Silicon Metal

Aluminum alloys: Improves strength, corrosion resistance, and casting properties in aluminum-based products (used in automotive and aerospace industries).

Semiconductors & electronics: Ultra-pure silicon (99.9999%+ si) is used to make computer chips, solar panels, and other electronic components.

Silicones & chemicals: Used in the production of silicones, which are widely used in lubricants, sealants, and medical applications.

Solar panels: High-purity silicon is a key material in photovoltaic cells for solar energy production.

Steel & foundry: Acts as a deoxidizer and enhances the properties of steel and cast iron.

Production Process of Silicon Metal

01.

Raw materials

Quartz (sio₂), carbon sources (coal, petroleum coke, wood chips), and sometimes iron.

02.

Reduction process

Quartz reacts with carbon at high temperatures to form silicon metal and co₂

03.

Refining & cooling

The molten silicon is tapped, cooled, and crushed into different sizes for various applications.

04.

Purification

For electronics and solar applications, further purification is done to achieve ultra-high purity.

Packing and Shipping of Silicon Metal

Packing	Jumbo bags or as per customer requirements
Shipping	Shipped by road, sea, rail

FAQ

Q: Is silicon a metal?

A: No, silicon is not a metal. It is classified as a metalloid, meaning it exhibits properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Q: Is silicon metal good for health?

A: It's not clear if silicon has a function in the human body. But there's some evidence it might have a role in forming bone and collagen. People use silicon for weak bones (osteoporosis), aging skin, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.

Q: Where is silicon metal found?

A: Silicon is one of the most common elements found in the earth's crust, second only to oxygen. It's often mined in open pits or via dredging, but the environmental impact of this process is minimal. This element can present in a couple different forms, but typically it's silica sand.

Q: Is silicon a precious metal?

A: Silicon metal isn't precious, and its ingredients are commonly found in Earth's crust. Yet, silicon metal is incredibly valuable because it's a major ingredient in silicone rubber, solar panels, electric vehicles, semiconductor chips, aluminum, defense technologies – and much more.

Q: How durable is silicon metal?

A: So while silicon is very hard relative to most metals, it is considered a brittle material and not necessarily wear resistant. Materials like diamond, borides, and carbides significantly outperform silicon in abrasion resistance. What gives silicon its hardness is its atomic structure.

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