Ferroalloys (English Ferroalloys), a broad sense of iron alloy refers to steelmaking as a deoxidizer, elemental additives, etc., added to the hot metal to make the steel with certain characteristics or meet certain requirements of a product. An intermediate alloy of iron with one or more elements, used chiefly in iron and steel smelting. In the iron and steel industry, all intermediate alloys used in steelmaking, whether they contain iron or not (such as silicon calcium alloys), are called "ferroalloys". It is also customary to include certain pure metal additives and oxide additives.
The main element of ferroalloy is generally higher melting point, or its oxide is difficult to reduce, difficult to refine pure metal, if it is easier to reduce smelting with iron. The use of iron alloy in iron and steel smelting, which contains iron is not only harmless, but also more advantageous because it is easily melted in molten steel. Therefore, the deoxidation and addition of alloys in the process of steelmaking are mostly added in the form of iron alloys. Ferroalloys are generally brittle and cannot be used as metal materials.
China's ferroalloy industry set sail for green transformation to lead the future development!
Original 2024-04-30 16:12· Booz data
Ferroalloys (English Ferroalloys), the broad sense of ferroalloys refers to steelmaking as a deoxidizer, elemental additives, etc., added to the hot metal to make the steel with certain characteristics or meet certain requirements of a product. An intermediate alloy of iron with one or more elements, used chiefly in iron and steel smelting. In the iron and steel industry, all intermediate alloys used in steelmaking, whether they contain iron or not (such as silicon calcium alloys), are called "ferroalloys". It is also customary to include certain pure metal additives and oxide additives.
The main element of ferroalloy is generally higher melting point, or its oxide is difficult to reduce, difficult to refine pure metal, if it is easier to reduce smelting with iron. The use of iron alloy in iron and steel smelting, which contains iron is not only harmless, but also more advantageous because it is easily melted in molten steel. Therefore, the deoxidation and addition of alloys in the process of steelmaking are mostly added in the form of iron alloys. Ferroalloys are generally brittle and cannot be used as metal materials.
First, industry status analysis
Ferroalloy as an important raw material of iron and steel industry, its production and consumption are closely related to the development of iron and steel industry. At present, China's ferroalloy industry is experiencing profound changes.
Current characteristics:
The problem of overcapacity is prominent: in recent years, with the rapid expansion of ferroalloy production capacity, the contradiction of oversupply in the market has become increasingly prominent. Some enterprises are facing difficulties such as insufficient construction and overstocking.
Industry concentration needs to be improved: There are many enterprises in China's ferroalloy industry, but the scale is small and the technical level is uneven. The lack of large enterprise groups with international competitiveness, and the overall bargaining power of the industry is weak.
The pressure on environmental protection continues to increase: the waste gas, waste water and waste residue generated in the production process of ferroalloy have a certain impact on the environment. With the tightening of the national environmental protection policy, the ferroalloy industry is facing increasing pressure on environmental protection.
The price of raw materials fluctuates greatly: the main raw materials required for ferroalloy production, such as iron ore and coke, fluctuate greatly, which has a certain impact on the production cost and profitability of enterprises.
Second, market prospects
Although China's ferroalloy industry is currently facing some challenges, looking forward to the future, the market still has a broad space for development.
Market Opportunities:
Infrastructure construction needs: With the continuous promotion of national infrastructure construction, especially the increase of cooperation projects in countries along the "Belt and Road", it will bring stable market demand for the ferroalloy industry.
Transformation and upgrading of the iron and steel industry: As the main consumption area of ferroalloys, the transformation and upgrading of the iron and steel industry will drive the growth of the demand for ferroalloys. High performance, high quality ferroalloy products will be more favored by the market.
Environmental governance brings opportunities: Environmental governance will promote technological innovation and industrial upgrading of the ferroalloy industry. The adoption of cleaner production technology and the improvement of resource utilization efficiency will become the inevitable trend of the development of the industry.
International market cooperation and expansion: The competitiveness of Chinese ferroalloy enterprises in the international market has gradually increased. By strengthening cooperation and exchanges with international advanced enterprises, we can further enhance our own strength and market share.
Third, development proposals
Strengthen industry self-discipline and standardized development: establish a sound industry standard system and quality supervision mechanism to improve the overall competitiveness of the industry and sustainable development ability.
Promote the optimization and upgrading of industrial structure: encourage mergers and reorganizations of enterprises, and cultivate large enterprise groups with international competitiveness. At the same time, strengthen technological innovation and talent introduction, improve product quality and technical level.
Focus on environmental protection and green development: actively respond to the requirements of national environmental protection policies, strengthen the construction of environmental protection facilities and improve the management level. Promote the application of cleaner production technology in ferroalloy production to reduce energy consumption and emission levels.
Strengthen cooperation and exchange with the international market: actively participate in the international market competition, strengthen cooperation and exchange with international advanced enterprises. Through the introduction of advanced technology and management experience, enhance their own strength and market competitiveness.
In summary, after a period of rapid development, China's ferroalloy industry is now facing a critical moment of structural adjustment and transformation and upgrading. Looking forward to the future, through the implementation of measures such as strengthening industry self-discipline and standardized development, promoting the optimization and upgrading of industrial structure, and focusing on environmental protection and green development, China's ferroalloy industry will usher in broader development prospects.