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Basic Pig Iron
This iron is used in the production of steel and in iron castings. This grade has the least production control points of all the grades but has gained acceptance due to the economics versus scrap. The predominant use for this material is in the steel industry.
Specifications as follows:
| Southern Brazilian 1 | Southern Brazilian 2 | Ukrainian | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon | 1.50% max | 1.50% max | 1.50% max |
| Carbon | 3.50-4.50% | 3.50-4.50% | 3.50-4.50% |
| Phosphorus | .10% max | .15% max | .08% max |
| Manganese | 1.00% max | 1.00% max | 1.00% max |
| Sulfur | .05% max | .05% max | .05% max |