Environmental Impact of LC FeCr Production
Published 7 December 2023
We are pleased to confirm the release of the summary of the first LCA for LC FeCr commissioned by the ICDA. Low carbon ferrochrome (LC FeCr), with a carbon content below 0.5%, is a ferroalloy used to regulate the ratio of chromium in steel production without adding carbon and other unwanted ingredients. It is also used by the specialty steels and super-alloys industries.
Key takeaways and way forward
- Electricity consumption of the FeSiCr smelting is the main contributor to the impacts and a more efficient FeSiCr production process has the potential to reduce impacts further.
- Implementation of low carbon energy sources in the production of FeSiCr must be considered.
- It is recommended to investigate opportunities to use renewable and green energy in the LCFeCr smelting process and to take results of the LCA as a baseline to start to develop a pathway to decarbonize LC FeCr.