Specialised Inoculants

Asmet's Specialised Ferro Silicon inoculants offer highly effective inoculation for both Grey and Ductile / S.G. Iron with excellent solubility and enhanced cleanliness.

An extensive range of Ferro Silicon Inoculants are available with various combinations of active inoculating elements including Barium, Bismuth, Calcium, Cerium, Lanthanum, Manganese, Zirconium and Rare Earths.

Our experienced and knowledgable technicians can advise on the best specification and sizing for furnace, ladle or in stream (MSI / GSK) addition of ferro silicon inoculant.

Alcast 4

Application & Effect:

Alcast 4 is a highly effective and readily soluble group of inoculants for Ductile Iron.

The combination of Aluminium and Calcium suppresses carbide formation in thin sections and improves nodule count and shape.

Sizes:

Available in 0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Ca	Si
3.5 - 4.5%	0.5 - 1.0%	70 - 80%

Barcast

Application & Effect:

Barcast is a versatile and durable group of Barium based Ferro Silicon based inoculants for grey and ductile cast iron.

Barium, Aluminium and Calcium give the alloy an excellent inoculating effect over a wide range of applications.

Sizes:

0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Ba	Ca	Si
1.5% max	0.8 - 1.2%	0.8 - 1.2%	65 - 75%

Barcast 25

Application & Effect:

Barcast is a versatile and durable group of Barium based Ferro Silicon based inoculants for Grey and Ductile Cast Iron.

Barium, Aluminium and Calcium give the alloy an excellent inoculating effect over a wide range of applications.

Sizes:

0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Ba	Ca	Si
1.2 - 1.7%	2.0 - 2.5%	1.5 - 2.0%	65 - 75%

Barcast Mn

Application & Effect:

Barcast Mn^TMis a Barium and Manganese based Ferro Silicon inoculant for Grey Iron, which is high a highly soluble, low melting point product suitable for late or stream applications.

Sizes:

0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Ba	Ca	Mn	Si
0.5 - 1.5%	4 - 6%	1.5 - 3.05	9 - 12%	60 - 65%

Castron LC

Application & Effect:

Castron LC is used to inoculate Grey Cast Iron, providing excellent chill reduction in thin sections and enhancing the promotion of Type A Graphite.

It is also used to eliminate carbide in CG iron.

Sizes:

0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Ca	Si	Sr
0.5% max	0.1% max	70 - 80%	0.6 - 1.2%

Castron Zr

Application & Effect:

Castron ZR is used to inoculate Grey Cast Iron, providing excellent chill reduction in thin sections and enhancing the promotion of Type A Graphite.

It is also used to eliminate carbide in CG iron.

Sizes:

0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Ca	Si	Sr	Zr
0.5% max	0.1% max	70 - 80%	0.6 - 1.0%	1.0 - 1.5%

Ferrocast

Application & Effect:

Ferrocast is suitable for a wide range of applications for Grey and Ductile Iron. The formation of ZrO2 provides very stable and long lasting nuclei.

Sizes:

0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Ca	Si	Zr
1.3 - 1.7%	2.0 - 2.5%	70 - 80%	1.5 - 2.0%

Inomet 35

Application & Effect:

Inomet 35 is a highly effective inoculant for grey and Ductile Iron with excellent solubility and enhanced cleanliness, suitable for stream and low temperature applications.

Sizes:

0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Ca	Mn	Si	Zr
1.5% max	2.0% max	3.0 - 4.5%	65 - 75%	3.0 - 4.5%

Supanoc

Application & Effect:

The combination of Ca and Al in Supanoc provides effective inoculation for Grey and Ductile Iron.

Sizes:

0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Ca	Si
1.0 - 2.0%	0.75 - 1.25%	65 - 75%

LN 50

Application & Effect:

LN 50 is a lanthanum based inoculant which can be used in the production of Ductile Iron to reduce shrinkage tendency and carbide defects.

Sizes:

0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Ca	La	Si	TRE
1.5% max	1.5 - 2.5%	1.8 - 2.2%	40 - 50%	1.8 - 2.2%

Biscast 10

Application & Effect:

Biscast 10 promotes the formation of carbide-free ferritic structures in nodular iron by dramatically increasing the cell count.

Sizes:

0.2 x 0.7 mm, 0.7 x 2 mm, 2 x 6 mm

Packaging:

25 Kg Bags, Drums, Bulk Bags.

Chemical Composition:

Al	Bi	Ca	Ce	Si	TRE
1.5% max	0.8 - 1.2%	1.8 - 2.4%	0.4 - 0.6%	60 - 70%	0.8 - 1.2%

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Specialised Inoculants