# Foundry additive

Graphite or high-carbon material is used as an additive in smelting and steelmaking processes to modify molten metal behavior.

Family: Additives / Formulation

## Processes
- Foundry / casting
- Formulation

## Challenges
- Wetting
- Casting quality

## Advantages
- Carbon pickup
- Mold-release improvement depending on use

## Limitations
- Wear from erosion and thermal shock
- Possible metal contamination if the grade is unsuitable
- Service life depends on cycles and metal flow

- [Applications](https://esgraf.com/en/applications)
- [Alternate](https://esgraf.com/aplicaciones/fundicion-aditivo)