ferroboron
Ferroboron is a master alloy primarily composed of iron and boron. It typically contains between 10% and 24% boron, with the remainder being iron. Other elements may be present in smaller quantities as impurities or intentional additions. Ferroboron is produced by carbothermic reduction of boron oxides with iron and carbon sources in an electric arc furnace. The boron content influences its physical properties, generally increasing hardness and brittleness.
The primary application of ferroboron is as an additive in steelmaking and other ferrous alloys. Even small