Ferro-nickel
CPC v2.1 Code: 41114
About ferro-nickel
cpc code 41114 covers the production of ferro-nickel, a critical alloy used in the manufacture of stainless steel and other high-performance metal products. As a key input for numerous industries, the ferro-nickel sector plays a vital role in supporting the broader global economy. The production and trade of ferro-nickel is an important component of international import/export activities.
Production process
Ferro-nickel is primarily produced through the smelting of nickel-bearing ores. The main production process involves crushing and concentrating the ore, followed by high-temperature smelting in electric or blast furnaces. This separates the nickel content from the iron and other impurities, resulting in the desired ferro-nickel alloy.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for ferro-nickel production include nickel-bearing ores, such as laterite or sulfide ores, as well as coal, coke, or other reducing agents used in the smelting process. Specialized furnaces, crushing and grinding equipment, and other mining/metallurgical machinery are also essential inputs for this industry.
Production outputs
The primary output of the ferro-nickel industry is the ferro-nickel alloy itself, which is then consumed by manufacturers of 72111 stainless steel and other 72 metal products. Ferro-nickel is a key ingredient in the production of high-quality, corrosion-resistant metal goods across a wide range of industries.
Family tree for ferro-nickel
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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/v2-1/41114'>41114: Ferro-nickel</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/v2-1/41113'>41113: Ferro-chromium</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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