Uses :

Silicon metal is used in the metallurgical industry mainly as an additive to aluminium alloys for casting parts destined to automobile and aircraft manufacture.In the field of chemicals, silicon metal is used for manufacturing a number of silicones, resins, lubricants. It is also used to produce monocrystalline or polycrystalline high purity silicon for electronic parts destined to advanced technology equipment such as computers, equipment for space communications, defence systems, photovoltaic energy generators, etc.

Our product is delivered within the size ranges as specified by our customers and pursuant to the ASTM and ABNT applicable standards.

*other grades may be delivered upon customers´ requests.

Production capacity:

MINASLIGAS' present capacity for silicon metal is 22,000 metric tons per year.

Packaging :

Silicon metal is delivered either in bulk or packed in bags, pursuant to customers' requests.