You may ask why silicon carbide matters today. Silicon carbide, or SiC, happens when silicon and carbon join together. It is very hard and can handle a lot of heat. It also melts at a very high temperature. Many industries use silicon carbide, like steelmaking and electronics.
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You find ferroalloys in many parts of industry today. These metal mixtures make steel stronger and last longer. Ferrosilicon is an important product. It makes steel better and keeps it safe from oxidation. People use these materials to build strong bridges, cars, and machines.
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You see ferroalloys made at very high heat, up to 3600°F. Ferrosilicon forms when quartzite and coke are heated in special electric furnaces. These furnaces get very hot, so iron and silicon can mix into a strong alloy. You watch the machines that help make steel stronger and better.
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