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MANGANESE ALLOYS
As steel cannot be made without Manganese, Manganese Alloys are pivotal in modern industries. They enhance steel's properties, particularly its strength and toughness but also find applications beyond steelmaking. With their versatility and property-enhancing capabilities, these alloys play a vital role in various sectors from automotive to renewable energy.
Discover the full range of Manganese Alloys and their use in the world’s iron and steel industries. Find out why you should choose Westbrook as your trusted Manganese Alloys supplier.
Our Manganese Alloys Range
We supply a range of Manganese Alloys. Click on the links below for information about each product.
Manganese Alloys In Industry
Manganese Alloys derive their name from the Latin word Magnes which means Magnet. It is the fourth most used metal in terms of quantity behind Iron, Aluminium and Copper. It was first isolated and recognised as an element in 1774 by a Swedish chemist called Johan Gahn.
Approximately 90% of all Manganese consumed worldwide goes into the steel industry as an alloying element, and because of its relatively low price and technical benefits it has no real substitute. Manganese also has important uses in Aluminium as an alloying element. It is a versatile addition to Copper alloys and its largest non-metal application is in the form of portable dry batteries. It also has chemical applications and is used as a ceramic and brick colourant.
Properties of Manganese Alloys
Widespread use of Manganese in steel making began in the UK and France at the beginning of the 19th Century. At the time it was noted that Manganese increased the hardness of Iron without a reduction in its malleability or toughness. In modern steelmaking, Manganese is added in the form of Manganese Alloys because of its Sulphur fixing, deoxidising and alloying properties.
All steels contain some Manganese, in proportions that vary from 0.05% to as high as 12%. There are numerous grades of steel each requiring a different amount of Manganese. The average consumption of Manganese is approximately 7-10kgs of Manganese per ton of steel.
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Why Choose Westbrook Resources For Manganese Alloys
At Westbrook Resources, we have storage facilities in Africa, Europe and North America as well as in the UK. These are strategically located to ensure distribution of Manganese Alloys globally.
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We aim to be a reliable long-term partner by ensuring:
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Continuity of Supply
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Consistent Quality
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Competitive Pricing
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Efficient Delivery Service
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Outstanding Service
As Manganese Alloy suppliers, we are effective at meeting urgent customer demands and our global distribution network allows us to deliver metals and alloys across the world.
Westbrook Resources are ISO 9001 compliant, Authorised Economic Operator accredited, and hold Manganese REACH registrations both in the UK and the EU (via an EU based subsidiary company). We have fiscal representation in several countries to facilitate deliveries direct to your plant or can offer on a CIF basis.
Contact Us
Discuss your Manganese Alloy requirements with our expert team. Whether you need Low, Medium or High Carbon Ferro Manganese, Manganese Ore, Nitrided Manganese Metal or Silicon Manganese, we can help! We also supply pure Manganese Metal Flake.
Contact us today with your enquiries.
FAQs
What distinguishes Manganese Alloys from other metal alloys?
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Manganese Alloys are less likely to separate than other alloying elements. They also enhance a wider range of properties in the performance of steel. Some other benefits include enhanced machinability, an active deoxidiser, boosts tensile strength and hardenability and enhanced yield at the steel mill (due to reducing the formation of iron pyrite).
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Are there enough Manganese resources for the future?
The total manganese reserves of the world are sufficient to meet demand for a significant period of time. The great Kalahari manganese district of South Africa accounts for around 70% of the known land-based manganese reserves in the world and holds enough resources to sustain the world’s requirements for another 5,000 years. Once land-based manganese reserves are exhausted, there are significant manganese resources in the seabed.
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Do Westbrook offer differentiating packing and sizing options for Manganese Alloys?
Yes! At Westbrook Resources, we can be flexible when it comes to the supply of our Manganese Alloys. The packing and sizing options can vary depending on the material and grade. Click on each individual page to discover the packing and sizing options for each product. Our dedicated customer services team will also be happy to discuss distribution requirements.
