Silicon

Silicon is present in most steels up to around 0.35% for the deoxidation process. However, higher additions between 1% and 2% are used in production of spring steels. Transformer cores also utilise higher levels of silicon in conjunction with low carbon...

Silicon Metal is widely used in aluminium alloys to improve castability. In addition, it combines with other elements to improve the alloy's strength and to enable heat treatment.