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Ferrosilicon is an alloy of iron and silicon. It is produced by smelting a mixture of iron ore, silicon dioxide, and coke in a blast furnace. Ferrosilicon is a silvery-gray, brittle material that is insoluble in water. Its primary use is as a deoxidizer in the production of steel. It helps to remove oxygen from molten steel, which improves its strength and ductility. Ferrosilicon is also used in the production of stainless steel and other specialty alloys. In addition, it is employed as a reducing agent in the production of other ferroalloys, such as ferromanganese and ferromolybdenum. The silicon content of ferrosilicon can vary from 15% to 90%, with the most common grades containing between 45% and 75% silicon. The specific grade used depends on the application. For instance, higher silicon content ferrosilicon is typically used for more demanding deoxidation processes. The production of ferrosilicon is an energy-intensive process, and its global production is concentrated in countries with abundant raw materials and energy resources.