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A U L A
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FKM 2000
- GRAIN REFINER FOR VARIOUS COPPER ALLOYS
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Various Copper Alloys Classifications
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Dosage
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Prospective Results
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Additional Instructions
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Grain Refinement
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Deoxidation
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Reducing Casting Temp.
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Yellow Brass
(over17% Zn. Sn less than 6%. under2% total Al, Mn. Ni, Fe, Si. Pb less than 0.5%.)
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1 kg is recommended per 4 metric tons, 250 grams per metric ton
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Grain refinement takes place when copper content is between 57 and 63%. Optimal grain refinement takes place when copper content is 59.5% and aluminum content is 0.6%.
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Leaded Yellow Brass
(over 17% Zn. Sn less than 6%. under 2% total Al, Mn. Ni, Fe, Si. Pb more than 0.5%.)
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1 kg is recommended per 4 metric tons, 250 grams per metric ton
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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High Strength Yellow Brass (Manganese Bronze)
(over 17% Zn. over 2% total Al, Mn. Sn, Ni, Fe. Si less than 0.5%. Pb less than 0.5%. Sn less than 6%)
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1 kg is recommended per 4 metric tons, 250 grams per metric ton
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May reduce grain if Sn + Fe is less than 0.5%
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Yes
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Yes
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Red Brass
(2% to 8% Zn. Sn less than Zn. Pb under 0.5%)
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1 kg is recommended per 4 metric tons, 250 grams per metric ton
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Use without AL tubes. Add to transfer ladle along with phos copper. If high oxygen occurs, add Mn before adding
FKM 2000
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Aluminum Bronze
(Al 5% to 15%. Fe up to 10% - with or without Mn or Ni. Si less than 0.5%)
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2 kg is recommended per 5 metric tons, 400 grams per metric ton
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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If high oxygen occurs, add Mn before adding
FKM 2000
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Tin Bronze
(Sn 2% to 20%. Zn less than Sn. Pb under 0.5%)
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1 kg is recommended per 4 metric tons, 250 grams per metric ton
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Use without Al tubes. Add to transfer ladle along with phos copper.
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