Asmet’s extensive range of Ferro Silicon based Inoculants has been supplied to the foundry industry for over 15 years.
Asmet can offer technical consultation and thermal analysis testing to select the best inoculant for your process.
Standard Inoculants
Description:
Supanoc™ is Asmet’s standard Ferro Silicon inoculant. The combination of Calcium and Aluminium 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:
| Product/Grade | Used For | Melting Point | Al | Ca | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supanoc™ | Grey / Ductile Iron | 1190 - 1240 | 1.0 - 2.0% | 0.75 - 1.25% | 65 - 75% |
Other Information
The product information above is for general guidance only and specifications are subject to modification – further specifications available upon request.
Barium Inoculants
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:
| Product/Grade | Used For | Melting Point | Al | Ba | Ca | Mn | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcast™ | Grey / Ductile Iron | 1190 - 1240 | 1.5% max | 0.8 - 1.2% | 0.8 - 1.2% | - | 65 - 75% |
| Barcast™ 25 | Grey / Ductile Iron | 1190 - 1240 | 1.2 - 1.7% | 2.0 - 2.5% | 1.5 - 2.0% | - | 65 - 75% |
| Barcast™90 | Grey / Ductile Iron | 1190 - 1240 | 1.2 - 1.7% | 9 - 11% | 1.2 - 1.7% | - | 65 - 75% |
| Barcast™ Mn | Grey Iron | 1180 - 1320 | 0.5 - 1.5% | 4 - 6% | 1.5 - 3.05 | 9 - 12% | 60 - 65% |
Other Information
The product information above is for general guidance only and specifications are subject to modification – further specifications available upon request.
Bismuth Inoculants
Description:
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:
| Product/Grade | Used For | Mellting Point | Al | Bi | Ca | Ce | Si | TRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscast™ 10 | Ductile Iron | 1165 - 1285 | 1.5% max | 0.8 - 1.2% | 1.8 - 2.4% | 0.4 - 0.6% | 60 - 70% | 0.8 - 1.2% |
Other Information
The product information above is for general guidance only and specifications are subject to modification – further specifications available upon request.
Lanthanum Inoculants
Description:
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:
| Product/Grade | Used For | Melting Point | Al | Ca | La | Si | TRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN 50™ | Ductile Iron | 1220 - 1290 | 1.5% max | 1.5 - 2.5% | 1.8 - 2.2% | 40 - 50% | 1.8 - 2.2% |
Other Information
The product information above is for general guidance only and specifications are subject to modification – further specifications available upon request.
Strontium Inoculants
Description:
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.
Castron™ Zr offers enhanced graphite refinement.
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:
| Product/Grade | Used For | Melting Point | Al | Ca | Si | Sr | Zr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castron™ LC | Grey Iron, CG Iron | 1210 - 1325 | 0.5% max | 0.1% max | 70 - 80% | 0.6 - 1.2% | - |
| Castron™ Zr | Grey Iron | 1210 - 1325 | 0.5% max | 0.1% max | 70 - 80% | 0.6 - 1.2% | 1.0 - 1.5% |
Other Information
The product information above is for general guidance only and specifications are subject to modification – further specifications available upon request.
Zirconium Inoculants
Description:
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.
Inomet™ 35 is 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:
| Product/Grade | Used For | Melting Point | Al | Ca | Mn | Si | Zr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrocast™ | Grey / Ductile Iron | 1250 - 1290 | 1.3 - 1.7% | 2.0 - 2.5% | - | 70 - 80% | 1.5 - 2.0% |
| Inomet™ 35 | Grey / Ductile Iron | 1170 - 1210 | 1.5% max | 2.0% max | 3.0 - 4.5% | 65 - 75% | 3.0 - 4.5% |
Other Information
The product information above is for general guidance only and specifications are subject to modification – further specifications available upon request.
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