Pig Iron / SP
Nodular Pig Iron
Low-impurity pig iron specially produced for ductile (spheroidal graphite) iron production.
Technical Specifications
grade
Nodular Pig Iron
size
Ingot / Block
packaging
Bulk / Pallet
origin
Brazil / India
Key Features
- Very low phosphorus (0.03% max)
- Very low sulfur (0.02% max)
- Low manganese (0.15% max)
- Clean metallurgical structure
- Ideal base material for nodularization
Applications
- Ductile (spheroidal graphite) iron production
- Automotive suspension parts
- Crankshafts and connecting rods
- Wind turbine components
- High strength pipe production
Dimension Table
| element | min | max | typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Si | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Mn | 0 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| P | 0 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| S | 0 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
Technical Notes
- 01P and S levels are critical for ductile iron quality.
- 02Low Mn content improves nodularization efficiency.
- 03Scrap ratio should be kept as low as possible.
- 04Temperature control before nodularization with FeSiMg is important.