Ferro-chromium

CPC v2.1 Code: 41113

About ferro-chromium

cpc code 41113 covers the production of ferro-chromium, a critical alloy used in the manufacture of stainless steel and other high-performance metal products. As a key input for many industries, ferro-chromium plays a vital role in the global economy, enabling the creation of durable, corrosion-resistant materials essential for infrastructure, transportation, and a wide range of industrial applications.

Production process

Ferro-chromium is typically produced through the smelting of chromite ore, a mineral containing chromium, iron, and other elements. The ore is first crushed and then reduced in a high-temperature electric arc furnace, where the chromium and iron are separated and combined to form the ferro-chromium alloy. The specific production techniques may vary depending on the composition of the raw materials and the desired properties of the final product.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the ferro-chromium industry include chromite ore, coal or coke for the reduction process, and electricity to power the smelting furnaces. Specialized equipment, such as crushing and grinding machinery, as well as refractory materials to line the furnaces, are also essential for the production of ferro-chromium.

Production outputs

The primary output of the ferro-chromium industry is the ferro-chromium alloy, which is then consumed by 72111 Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and 25501 Casting of iron to produce stainless steel and other high-performance metal products. Ferro-chromium is a key input for a wide range of industries, including 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment, and 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c..

Family tree for ferro-chromium

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/411'>411: Basic iron and steel</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4111'>4111: Primary materials of the iron and steel industry</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41113'>41113: Ferro-chromium</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41111'>41111: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41112'>41112: Ferro-manganese</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41114'>41114: Ferro-nickel</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41115'>41115: Other ferro-alloys</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41116'>41116: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41117'>41117: Granules and powders, of pig iron and spiegeleisen, or steel</a>"]

    

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