High Carbon Ferro Chrome (ferrochrome H.C)

High carbon ferrochrome represents a group of alloys with a chromium content typically between 60% and 70% and a carbon content typically between 4% and 6%. To meet this specification the alloy requires a chromite ore with a high Cr/Fe ratio.

High carbon ferrochrome is one of the most common ferroalloys produced and is almost exclusively used in the production of stainless steel and high chromium steels. The most common production technology utilized is submerged arc smelting in AC furnaces, although open arc smelting in DC (Direct current) furnaces is becoming increasingly common.