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Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-12-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ferrous Alloys
- Foundry Practice
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ferrosilicon
1, record 1, English, ferrosilicon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ferro-silicon 2, record 1, English, ferro%2Dsilicon
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A silicon-rich alloy used as a deoxidiser in making castings of steel, copper or bronze, and as a constituent of certain acid-resisting cast iron such as Duriron. 3, record 1, English, - ferrosilicon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Alliages ferreux
- Fonderie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ferrosilicium
1, record 1, French, ferrosilicium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ferro-silicium 2, record 1, French, ferro%2Dsilicium
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alliage de fer et de silicium (à teneur variable entre 15 et 95 % de silicium), employé en aciérie comme agent de désoxydation, apport de silicium, réducteur de scorie, agent thermogène hors du four. 3, record 1, French, - ferrosilicium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La fonderie de fonte utilise également des quantités importantes de silicium. Il améliore la coulabilité. C'est un agent ferritisant énergique employé comme désoxydant et pour incorporer le silicium dans les fontes et les aciers ou pour confectionner des récipients inattaquables aux acides. 3, record 1, French, - ferrosilicium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ferroaleaciones
- Fundición
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ferrosilicio
1, record 1, Spanish, ferrosilicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aleación de hierro y silicio utilizada para adicionar silicio al acero y al hierro. Insoluble en agua. Toxicidad desconocida. Inflamable, despide gases tóxicos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ferrosilicio
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