Ca CORED WIRE
What is CA and what is it used for?
Calcium cored wire : (often referred to as "Ca cored wire") is a specialized additive used in the steel industry for various purposes. Let’s explore its applications: 1. Deoxidation and Desulfurization:
-> DeoxidationCalcium cored wire is added to molten steel during the steelmaking process to remove excess oxygen. Calcium reacts with oxygen to form calcium oxide (CaO), which helps reduce the oxygen content in the steel.
-> Desulfurization: Calcium also reacts with sulfur in the steel to form calcium sulfide (CaS). This process reduces the sulfur content, improving the steel's quality.
2. Inclusion Modification: Calcium cored wire modifies the size, shape, and composition of non-metallic inclusions in steel. This enhances steel cleanliness and mechanical properties.
3. Alloying Agent: Calcium cored wire serves as an alloying agent in the production of diverse non-ferrous alloys (such as aluminum, beryllium, copper, lead, and magnesium), addressing specific metallurgical needs.
4. Lead Industry::Calcium-lead alloys, manufactured with the aid of calcium cored wire, find application in maintenance-free automotive batteries. These alloys bolster strength and enhance resistance against corrosion and creep.
5. Other Applications:
-> Calcium cored wire is also employed in the production of metals like chromium, niobium, samarium, thorium, titanium, uranium, and vanadium.
-> Calcium cored wire acts as a deoxidizing reducing agent in non-ferrous metals, rare earth metals, and refractory metals.
-> In high-purity steel production, it acts as a deoxidizer.
-> It aids in removing bismuth during lead smelting.
CORED WIRE - CA (0.6 mm) CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:
| CA: | 98 % | > 98% |
| Powder filling density: | 70 gr/mt | +- 1 g r/MT |
| Wire Diameter: | 10 mm | +- 1 mm |
| Powder weight (kg/coil): | 625 kg kg | +- 50 kg |
| Total weight (kg/coil): | 2475 kg | +- 75 kg |
| Coil inner diameter: | 600 mm | +- 50 mm |
| Coil external diameter: | 1150 mm | +- 50 mm |
| Coil height: | 1150 mm | +- 50 mm |
| Steel thickness: | 0,6 mm | |
| Wire steel quality: | Cold rolled DIN EN 10130 Grade DC 01 |
CORED WIRE - CA (0.8 mm) CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:
| CA: | 98 % | > 98% |
| Powder filling density: | 59 gr/mt | +- 2 g r/MT |
| Wire Diameter: | 10 mm | +- 1 mm |
| Powder weight (kg/coil): | 520 kg kg | +- 50 kg |
| Total weight (kg/coil): | 2475 kg | +- 75 kg |
| Coil inner diameter: | 600 mm | +- 50 mm |
| Coil external diameter: | 1150 mm | +- 50 mm |
| Coil height: | 1150 mm | +- 50 mm |
| Steel thickness: | 0,8 mm | |
| Wire steel quality: | Cold rolled DIN EN 10130 Grade DC 01 |
CORED WIRE - CA (1 mm) CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:
| CA: | 98 % | > 98% |
| Wire Diameter: | 9,8 mm | +- 0,2 mm |
| Calcium: | 56 gr/Mt | +- 2 g r/M |
| Steel: | 260 gr/Mt | +- 10 gr/MT |
| Wire: | 312 gr/MT | +- 10 gr/MT |
| Ca total: | 375 kg | +- 50 kg |
| Steel total: | 2100 kg/Mt | +- 100 kg |
| Wire total: | 2475 kg | ± 100 kg |
| Coil inner diameter: | 800 mm | |
| Coil external diameter: | 1150 mm | +- 50 mm |
| Coil height: | 1150 mm | +- 50 mm |
| Steel thickness: | 1.0 mm | |
| Wire steel quality: | Cold rolled DIN EN 10130 Grade DC 01 |
Marking: drawing large filler's symbols on the coil.
Label: attached to each coil and contains: lot number, production date, filler name and other details.
SHELF LIFE: In original packing and dry storage conditions maximum 12 months from production.
ADDITIONALLY: Cored wire can be produced according to the technical parameters (standards) of the buyer's factory.