Silicon-Based & Nitride Materials Manufacturer
FerrumX produces and exports premium silicon carbide, silicon nitride, ferrosilicon nitride, ferrochrome nitride, and refractory products — serving metallurgy, refractories, abrasives, and advanced ceramics worldwide.
WHO WE ARE
A World-Class Silicon Materials Supplier
FerrumX is a professional supplier of silicon-based materials, dedicated to providing reliable silicon-based material solutions to global customers. The company’s main products include silicon carbide, silicon alloy, silicon nitride, ferrosilicon nitride, ferrochrome nitride, and silicon manganese nitride, available in various specifications such as granules and powders, and widely used in metallurgy, refractory materials, chemicals, electronics, abrasives, and building materials industries.
With years of experience in materials processing and industry accumulation, we consistently provide global customers with stable product quality and reliable supply services. Since its inception, the company has focused on deep processing and manufacturing of silicon-based materials and has established long-term, stable cooperative relationships with numerous international clients.
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Production Integration
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Global Export
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R&D Co-Development
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Sustainable Manufacturing
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MARKET INSIGHTS
Silicon Carbide Market Outlook
The global SiC market is growing rapidly, driven by demand from steelmaking, refractories, abrasives, and emerging power electronics applications.
$4.6B
Global SiC market (2025)
Black SiC accounts for over 54% of the total market share, driven by demand in steelmaking, refractories, and abrasives.
Source: Grand View Research, 2026
7.7%
CAGR (2026–2033)
Projected to reach $9.6 billion by 2033, with EV power modules and semiconductor devices accelerating growth.
Source: Grand View Research, 2026
61%
Asia-Pacific market share
China is the dominant global SiC producer and exporter, with expanding capacity for domestic and international demand.
Source: Grand View Research, 2026
54%
Black SiC market share
Black SiC dominates for metallurgy and refractory applications; green SiC is fastest-growing for precision & semiconductor uses.
Source: Grand View Research, 2026
$18.6B
SiC devices market (2034)
Projected to reach $9.6 billion by 2033, with EV power modules and semiconductor devices accelerating growth.
Source: Fortune Business Insights, 2026
120K
tons FerrumX SiC/year
China is the dominant global SiC producer and exporter, with expanding capacity for domestic and international demand.
FerrumX production data
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Our Product Categories
From silicon carbide smelting to refractory finished products — FerrumX covers the full value chain of silicon-based industrial materials.
Core Product
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
70–99% purity
F8–F1500
120K t/yr
Black & green SiC, micronised powder, grit series, metallurgical grade, and refractory grade — for abrasives, refractories, and steelmaking deoxidation.
Advanced Materials
Nitride Materials
Si₃N₄
FeSiN
FeCrN
SiMnN
Silicon nitride powder, ferrosilicon nitride, ferrochrome nitride, and SiMn nitride — for cast iron nucleation, refractory bonding, and high-performance ceramics.
Alloy
Si-C Alloy
Deoxidizer
Si + C source
Combined silicon and carbon alloying additive for ladle treatment, EAF steelmaking, and cast iron production — efficient dual-source alloy.
Refractory
Tap Hole Clay
Blast furnace
Thermal shock resistant
High-performance blast furnace tap-hole plugging material with an optimised SiC content for thermal shock resistance and ease of drilling.
Refractory
Trough & Slag Runners
Monolithic castable
Al₂O₃-SiC-C system
Monolithic refractory castables for blast furnace main trough, iron runners, and slag runners — high corrosion and erosion resistance.
Refractory
Slide Gate Plate
Flow control
Ladle & tundish
Refractory plates for ladle and tundish flow control systems — precise molten steel regulation with high thermal shock resistance.
INDUSTRIES
Industries We Serve
FerrumX materials power five major industrial sectors — from traditional steelmaking to emerging power electronics.
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Steelmaking & Metallurgy SiC deoxidizer & alloying additive, FeSiN for cast iron nucleation, energy booster for LD/BOF converters.🔥
Refractories Tap hole clay, trough & slag runners, slide gate plates, kiln furniture, blast furnace linings.⚙
Abrasives & Surface Finishing SiC grains & powders for grinding, polishing, sandblasting metals, stainless steel, stone, and glass.🧪
Advanced Ceramics Si₃N₄ for high-performance ceramic components, thermal management, and wear-resistant structural parts.⚡
Power Electronics & EV SiC substrates for EV power modules, Si₃N₄ thermal substrates, semiconductor devices, and renewable energy inverters.Get Your Sample Today
1–5 kg samples dispatched within 3–5 business days with full ICP & laser PSD certificates. Custom formulations available for all product lines.
WHY US
Why Choose FerrumX?
Six reasons global customers trust FerrumX as their silicon-based materials partner.
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Vertical Integration — From Smelting to Finished Product
Two 40,000 KVA Acheson furnaces, five deep-processing lines, spray granulation, moulding, and automatic mixing — all under one roof. No middlemen, no supply gaps.
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100% ICP + Laser QC — Zero Defect Philosophy
Independent quality lab with ICP spectrometers for chemical analysis and laser particle size analysers. Every batch is tested before shipment. Full analytical certificates included.
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Global Export — 30+ Countries Served
Products shipped to steel mills, refractory plants, and abrasive manufacturers worldwide. Reliable on-time delivery with full logistics support and customs documentation.
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Custom Formulations — Co-Developed with You
Custom SiC purity (60–99%), custom grit sizes, custom grain shapes (cubic/angular), custom refractory formulations. R&D team co-develops your specifications with strict confidentiality.
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Free Samples — 1–5 kg Dispatched in 3–5 Days
Free 1–5 kg samples for all product grades, with full ICP + laser PSD certificates. Try before you buy — no commitment required for standard or custom formulations.
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Sustainable Manufacturing — Low-Carbon Commitment
Energy and waste are recycled during SiC smelting and processing. Supporting green industrial practices while maintaining competitive pricing through efficient resource utilisation.
INDUSTRIES
Factory & Production Capabilities
FerrumX integrates the production, processing, and trade of silicon-based materials. Our facility hosts dedicated workshops for raw material processing, shaping, monolithic synthesis, and mechanical processing, as well as three specialised warehouses for materials, equipment, and spare parts.
120K
tons SiC/year
20K
tons shaped refractory / yr
10K
tons unshaped refractory / yr
2×40K
KVA smelting furnaces
5
deep-processing lines
4
spray granulation machines
QUALITY ASSURANCE
100% Tested Before Shipment
FerrumX operates an independent quality control department equipped with advanced analytical instruments, ensuring every production batch meets customer specifications.
ICP-OES Spectrometry — precise chemical composition analysis (SiC, F.C., Fe₂O₃, SiO₂, Si, H₂O)
Laser Particle Size Analyser — complete particle distribution verification (D10, D50, D90)
Bulk Density Testing — macrogrit and powder density control per FEPA standards
Magnetic Iron Content — MI analysis below 100 ppm for refractory-grade SiC
Visual & Microscopic Inspection — crystal structure, grain shape, and colour verification
Full Analytical Certificates — ICP + laser PSD reports included with every order and sample
GLOBAL REACH
Global Logistics & Export Support
FerrumX provides complete logistics support for international customers — from production to port, with full documentation and on-time delivery.
Multi-port access — Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai export hubs
Flexible packaging — 25 kg woven bags, 1-ton jumbo bags, custom packaging per requirement
Full customs documentation — COA, MSDS, certificate of origin, packing lists
On-time delivery — standard orders 10–15 business days; samples 3–5 business days
30+ countries served — established logistics networks across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas
After-sales support — technical consultation, usage recommendations, and formulation optimisation
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about FerrumX products, capabilities, and services.
FerrumX manufactures silicon-based and nitride materials for industrial applications worldwide. Our core product lines include: (1) Silicon Carbide — black SiC (70–98%), green SiC (97–99.5%), micronized powder (F230–F1500), grit series (F8–F220), metallurgical grade (pellets & briquettes), and refractory grade; (2) Nitride Materials — silicon nitride powder (Si₃N₄), ferrosilicon nitride, ferrochrome nitride, and silicon manganese nitride; (3) Refractory Products — tap hole clay, trough & slag runners, and slide gate plates. Total annual SiC production capacity is 120,000 tons.
FerrumX products serve five major industrial sectors: (1) Steelmaking & Metallurgy — SiC deoxidizer and Si/C alloying additive, FeSiN for cast iron nucleation, LD/BOF energy booster; (2) Refractories — SiC for tap hole clay, trough runners, slide gate plates, kiln furniture, blast furnace linings; (3) Abrasives & Surface Finishing — SiC grains and powders for grinding, polishing, sandblasting; (4) Advanced Ceramics — Si₃N₄ for high-performance ceramic components and thermal management; (5) Power Electronics — SiC and Si₃N₄ substrates for EV power modules, semiconductor devices, and renewable energy systems.
FerrumX operates an independent quality control laboratory equipped with ICP spectrometers for precise chemical composition analysis and laser particle-size analysers for particle-distribution verification. Every production batch undergoes full analytical testing before shipment, ensuring 100% qualified factory output. We also provide detailed analytical certificates (ICP + laser PSD) with every order and sample.
FerrumX operates two 40,000 KVA large-scale Acheson smelting furnaces with an annual silicon carbide production capacity of 120,000 tons. Our facility includes five deep-processing production lines (crushing, milling, classification), one 500-ton hydraulic moulding press, four spray granulation machines for RTP (ready-to-press) granules, and fully automatic mixing tanks. Additionally, we produce 20,000 tons of shaped refractory products and 10,000 tons of unshaped refractories per year.
Yes. FerrumX provides free samples of 1–5 kg for all product grades, including SiC (black, green, powder, grit, metallurgical), nitride materials (Si₃N₄, FeSiN, FeCrN, SiMnN), and refractory products. Samples are dispatched within 3–5 business days with full analytical certificates. Custom formulations can also be sampled before committing to bulk orders.
The global silicon carbide market was valued at USD 4.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 9.6 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% (Grand View Research, 2026). Black SiC accounts for over 54% of total market share, driven by demand from steelmaking, refractories, and abrasives. The Asia-Pacific region holds 61% of the global market share, with China as the dominant producer and exporter.
Yes. FerrumX offers full customisation across all product lines: custom SiC purity grades (60–99%), custom grit sizes (FEPA, JIS, ANSI, or bespoke distributions), custom grain shapes (cubic/blocky or sharp-edged/angular), custom bulk densities, and custom refractory formulations. For nitride materials, we can adjust Si₃N₄ content, free iron levels, and nitrogen content. Our R&D team co-develops customer-specific formulations with strict confidentiality.
FerrumX supplies three core refractory product lines: (1) Tap Hole Clay — high-performance blast furnace tap hole plugging material with optimised SiC content for thermal shock resistance; (2) Trough & Slag Runners — monolithic refractory castables for blast furnace main trough, iron runners, and slag runners; (3) Slide Gate Plates — refractory plates for ladle and tundish flow control systems. Annual refractory production capacity: 20,000 tons shaped + 10,000 tons unshaped products.
