BSP : Pig Iron

The mass of pig shall be either 45 kg having two notches or 22.5 kg having one notch, subject to mutual agreement between the purchaser and manufacturer.

Specifications

Specification

Grade

Designation

Si%

Mn%

P%

S%
max

IS 13502/ 1992

Steelmaking

PG Si X Mn1 P40

See Note 1

<0.5

£ 0.4

0.06

PG Si X Mn3 P40

0.5-1.0

PG Si X Mn5 P40

1.0-1.5


Note
  1. When ordering the integer given below shall be substituted for the symbol 'X' in the designation to the specific silicon range:
  2. Integer No.  Steelmaking Pig Iron
    1 £ 0.75
    2 > 0.75 but £ 1.25
    3  >1.25 but £ 1.75
  3. Other elements such as Cr, Mo, Ni, Ti, V etc. may be present in traces (total not exceeding 10%). The contents of these elements shall not be used in classification of pig iron.

Pig Iron is available in SAIL grade with silicon content of 1 - 1.5%.