Producing Ferro Chrome at JSPL

Ferro chrome is an essential component in the manufacture of stainless steel and special steel. We manufacture ferro chrome through the continuous smelting of chrome ore, coke, coal and quartz at the Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF). At temperatures of 1600-1700^oC, the carbon of the reductants reduces the chrome ore. The SAF is tapped at regular intervals depending on the power input. Metal and slag come out together and by virtue of the higher specific gravity, the metal settles in the first receptacle. After solidification, the metal is removed from the receptacle and crushed to the required sizes.

Specifications:
Characteristic Requirement

Size 10 to 150 mm

In-house Facilities of JSPL For Producing Ferro Chrome
The emphasis on quality control is strict and in accordance with the stringent requirements of international standards. High-grade chrome ore is made available from captive chrome ore mines in Sukinda Valley of Orissa. Throughout the manufacturing process, special emphasis is laid on ensuring quality of the material at all levels. The plant is fully equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory, complete with the latest high-tech testing facilities at par with the best manufacturers in the world. From each tapping, control samples are collected and analysed so as to maintain the international standards of product quality. The plant has a production capacity of 36,000 TPA, which is mainly utilized by Jindal Stainless, another group company of the Jindal Organization. An increase in production capacity is on the anvil and global markets are being tapped to sell the increased production.