Ferroboron FeB20
Boron master alloy used in boron steel and cast iron for hardenability.
Material overview
Ferroboron FeB20 belongs to the Ferroalloys section of the catalog. Boron master alloy used in boron steel and cast iron for hardenability. The technical review record highlights Small boron addition sharply increases hardenability and controlled Al and Si. Listed applications include Boron and abrasion-resistant steel, agricultural and wear steel, cast iron, and welding. The dataset currently includes 6 property records covering chemical composition and physical properties. Standards and product forms associated with the grade include GB/T 5682 and Bar / Rod. Final material properties and delivery conditions must be verified against the applicable specification and inspection documents.
Key characteristics
- Small boron addition sharply increases hardenability
- controlled Al and Si
Typical applications
- Boron and abrasion-resistant steel
- agricultural and wear steel
- cast iron
- welding
Grade names and equivalents
Technical properties
Typical values are for reference only. Final chemistry, mechanical properties, heat treatment, dimensions, inspection, and documentation are confirmed against the applicable specification and MTC/COA before order acceptance.
Chemical composition
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 19.0-24.0 | wt% | Typical value |
| C | 0.5 max | wt% | Typical value |
| Si | 2.0 max | wt% | Typical value |
| Al | 0.5 max | wt% | Typical value |
| Fe | balance | wt% | Typical value |
Physical properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk density | 1.5 | t/m3 | Lumps |