Pure Iron Billet for Melting

Pure iron billet is a convenient form of iron feedstock for industrial melting. It is commonly purchased for remelting, alloy preparation, special steel production and other processes where the iron charge needs a known chemical composition.

Our melting pure iron billets are made from high-purity iron and supplied in regular square or rectangular sections. The standard size is 70 × 70 × 300 mm, while other dimensions can be prepared according to the customer's requirement.

The material grade, chemical composition, billet size and packing method are confirmed before production.

Product Details

Item	Details
Product Name	Pure Iron Billet
Main Use	Melting and Remelting
Fe Content	≥99.90%–99.95%
Grade	YT01 / Custom
Shape	Square / Rectangular
Standard Size	70 × 70 × 300 mm
Size Options	Custom sizes available
Surface	Black / Processed
Origin	China

For a specific chemical requirement, the agreed composition will be used as the production reference.

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A Practical Material for Melting

Pure iron billet is mainly chosen for what it puts into the furnace-and what it does not put into the furnace.

With ordinary scrap, the source and previous use of the material can affect its chemical composition. For some production processes, this makes the charge calculation less straightforward.

A specified pure iron billet gives the iron portion of the charge a known starting point. The operator can then work from that composition when calculating other additions.

This is particularly useful for melts where carbon and residual elements have to be kept under control.

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Chemical Composition Matters

Fe percentage is only one part of a pure iron specification.

For melting applications, buyers often need to check the complete chemistry, including:

Carbon (C)

Silicon (Si)

Manganese (Mn)

Phosphorus (P)

Sulfur (S)

Iron (Fe)

The required limits depend on what will be produced from the melt.

For example, a material intended for a low-carbon alloy may have different requirements from one used for general iron melting. Therefore, we normally confirm the chemical specification before processing rather than using one composition for every order.

If you have your own chemical specification, you can send it with the inquiry.

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Billet Size for Furnace Charging

The shape of the charge material also matters in daily production.

A billet with a regular cross-section is straightforward to handle, weigh, store and charge. The 70 × 70 × 300 mm size is one of our available options.

We also accept requests for different lengths and cross-sections.

The required size can be selected according to:

Furnace opening

Charging equipment

Batch weight

Material handling method

Melting capacity

There is no need to use the same billet size for every furnace. For a new project or a replacement material, checking the charging dimensions beforehand can avoid additional cutting work.

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Where Is Melting Pure Iron Used?

The material is used in a number of applications where pure iron is required as part of the furnace charge.

Alloy manufacturing
Pure iron billet can be used as the base iron when preparing a specified alloy composition.

Special steel production
It can be added to the charge where control of carbon and residual elements is required.

Remelting
The billet form is suitable for operations that use a defined iron feedstock for a new melt.

Precision casting
It may be used in casting production where the raw material chemistry is part of the process specification.

Magnetic material production
Certain soft magnetic materials use high-purity iron as part of their starting material. The exact chemistry depends on the finished material.

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Pure Iron Billet or Scrap?

Both materials have their place in metal production.

The difference is mainly in how much is known about the material going into the furnace.

	Pure Iron Billet	Mixed Iron Scrap
Chemical composition	Specified by grade	Can differ by source
Fe content	Defined	Variable
Carbon level	Controlled according to specification	Depends on material
Residual elements	Listed in the specification	May require sorting or testing
Shape	Regular	Irregular in many cases
Furnace preparation	Simple handling	May require additional preparation

For a process with broad chemistry tolerances, scrap may be perfectly practical. Where the starting iron needs to be clearly specified, pure iron billet is another option worth considering.

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Custom Specification

We understand that a melting material is often purchased according to a customer's existing production specification rather than a standard catalogue size.

The following can be discussed before an order:

Chemical composition
Fe, C, S, P, Si, Mn and other specified elements.

Dimensions
Width, thickness and cutting length.

Quantity
Trial orders and regular production quantities can be discussed separately.

Packing
The packing method can be arranged according to the shipment and handling requirements.

If you already have a material standard, drawing or previous supplier specification, sending it first is the easiest way to confirm whether the billet matches your requirement.

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Inspection and Material Documentation

For this type of material, the chemical analysis is an important part of the purchasing process.

The agreed chemical requirements can be checked against the production specification. Material documentation can also be provided according to the order requirements.

For repeat purchases, keeping the same agreed chemistry and dimensions makes incoming inspection easier and gives the buyer a consistent reference for future batches.

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Packing of Pure Iron Billets

Pure iron billets are prepared for international transportation with protection against moisture and surface oxidation.

Depending on the order, packing may include:

Rust-preventive treatment

Plastic film

Steel or plastic strapping

Moisture-proof material

Wooden pallets

Wooden crates

The final packing arrangement is confirmed according to the shipment quantity and destination.

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Before You Order

A quotation for pure iron billet does not need much information.

The following five items are usually enough to start:

1. Fe requirement
For example, Fe ≥99.90% or Fe ≥99.95%.

2. Carbon requirement
Tell us the maximum C level if your process has one.

3. Other chemical limits
S, P, Si, Mn or any other controlled element.

4. Billet dimensions
For example, 70 × 70 × 300 mm.

5. Quantity
Required trial quantity, order quantity or regular demand.

Providing these details at the beginning avoids sending a general specification that may not fit your process.

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FAQ

What is a pure iron billet used for?

It is mainly used as an iron feedstock for melting, remelting, alloy preparation and special steel production.

What is the Fe content of your melting pure iron billet?

The available specification shown on this page is Fe ≥99.90%–99.95%. Other requirements can be discussed based on the intended application.

What is the standard size?

One standard option is 70 × 70 × 300 mm. Other sizes are available according to the customer's requirements.

Is the billet suitable for induction melting?

The billet can be used for induction melting when its dimensions and chemical composition fit the furnace and the intended melt. The required charge size should be confirmed with the furnace operator.

Can you supply low-carbon pure iron billet?

Yes. The carbon limit can be specified according to the required grade or production process.

Can the billet chemistry be customized?

Yes. Fe, C, S, P, Si, Mn and other specified elements can be discussed before production.

Do you provide material certificates?

Material documentation can be provided according to the agreed order and inspection requirements.

What should I send when asking for a quotation?

Send the required chemical composition, billet dimensions and quantity. If you have a material specification or MTC from your current supplier, it is useful to include that as well.

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Pure Iron Billet for Your Melting Process

There is no single specification that fits every melting operation.

The useful starting point is your own requirement: what chemistry do you need, what size does your furnace accept, and how much material do you use?

Share those details with us, and we can check the corresponding pure iron billet specification.

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