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Zhang, Kaitian, Jianhua Liu, and Heng Cui. "Investigation on the Slag-Steel Reaction of Mold Fluxes Used for Casting Al-TRIP Steel." Metals 9, no. 4 (April 1, 2019): 398. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/met9040398.
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The reaction between [Al] in molten steel and (SiO2) in the liquid slag layer was one of the restrictive factors in the quality control for high Al-TRIP steel continuous casting. In this work, the composition and property variations of two slags during a slag-steel reaction were analyzed. Accordingly, the crystalline morphologies of slag were discussed and the solid layer lubrication performance was evaluated by Jackson α factors. In addition, a simple kinetics equilibrium model was established to analyze the factors which affected SiO2 consumption. The results reflected that slag-steel reacted rapidly in the first 20 minutes, resulting in the variation of viscosity and the melting temperature of slags. The slag-steel reaction also affected the crystal morphology significantly. Slag was precipitated as crystals with a higher melting temperature, a higher Jackson α factor, and a rougher boundary with the consumption of SiO2 and the generation of Al2O3. In other words, although generated Al2O3 acted as a network modifier to decrease the viscosity of the liquid slag layer adjacent slab shell, the consumption of SiO2 led to the deterioration of the lubrication performance in the solid slag layer adjacent copper, which was detrimental to the quality control for high Al-TRIP steel. Finally, a kinetics equilibrium model indicated that it is possible to reduce a slag-steel reaction by adjusting factors, such as the diffusion coefficient k, cSiO2, ρf and Lf, during the actual continuous casting process.
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Zhao, Shuo, Zushu Li, Renze Xu, Darbaz Khasraw, Gaoyang Song, and Dong Xu. "Dissolution Behavior of Different Inclusions in High Al Steel Reacted with Refining Slags." Metals 11, no. 11 (November 9, 2021): 1801. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/met11111801.
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Al2O3, Al2O3·TiN, Al2O3·MgO, and CaO·2Al2O3 are four different types of inclusions in high Al steels. To improve the steel cleanness level, the effective removal of such inclusions during secondary refining is very important, so these inclusions should be removed effectively via inclusion dissolution in the slag. The dissolution behavior of Al2O3, Al2O3·TiN, Al2O3·MgO, and CaO·2Al2O3 in CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO slags, as well as the steel-slag reaction, was investigated using laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) and high-temperature furnace experiments, and thermodynamic calculations for the inclusion in steel were carried out by FactSage 7.1. The results showed that Al2O3·TiN was observed to be completely different from the other oxides. The composite oxides dissolved quickly in the slags, and the dissolution time of the inclusions increased as their melting point increased. SiO2 and B2O3 in the slag were almost completely reacted with [Al] in steel, so the slags without SiO2 showed a positive effect for avoiding the formation of Al2O3 system inclusions and promoting inclusions dissolution as compared with SiO2-rich slags. The steel-slag reaction was also found to influence the inclusion types in steel significantly. Because of the rapid absorption of different inclusions in the slag, it was found that the dissolution time of inclusions mainly depends on the diffusion in the molten slag.
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Liu, Chengsong, Xiaoqin Liu, Xiaoliu Yang, Hua Zhang, and Ming Zhong. "Kinetics of MgO Reduction in CaO-Al2O3-MgO Slag by Al in Liquid Fe." Metals 9, no. 9 (September 10, 2019): 998. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/met9090998.
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Kinetics analysis without fully taking into account the effect of mass transport in slag phase on MgO reduction by Al in liquid steel would lead to overestimation of Mg pickup by steel and driving force of the reaction. Two rate models considering mass transport in (a) steel melt phase only (single control model) and (b) steel and slag melt phases (mixed control model) were developed for evaluating the thermodynamic equilibria between CaO-Al2O3-MgO slags and Al-killed steels. Calculated results from the two models were compared and then validated by equilibrium experiments between a CaO-Al2O3-MgO slag (Al2O3-saturated) and Al-killed steels with different Al levels at 1873 K (1600 °C). Results showed that the calculated reaction rate in the mixed control model was always lower than that in the single control model due to the slow mass transport in the slag phase. The mass transfer coefficient of [Mg] in the steel was computed to be 6.2 × 10−5 m/s from the equilibrium experiment results between an Fe-1.0 mass% Al steel and 51 mass% CaO-39 mass% Al2O3-10 mass% MgO slag at 1873 K (1600 °C), with which the mixed control model was validated at different initial Al levels in the steels.
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Liao, Jie Long, Zhao Hui Zhang, Jian Tao Ju, and Fu Cai Zhao. "Comparative Analysis of Steel Slag Characteristics and Treatment Process." Advanced Materials Research 834-836 (October 2013): 378–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.834-836.378.
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Steel slag is hydraulic cementing material, which is mainly applicable approach to the production of cement, admixture of high performance concrete, road engineering. But as a result of hydration expansion of the free calcium oxide and free magnesium oxide and dicalcium silicate morphological changes which is contained in slag cause poor stability of steel slag used in engineering, the steel slag utilization is very low. Therefore, the key technology of steel slag treatment process is to improve the stability of steel slag. Steel slag is alkaline slag, with lower temperature, the viscosity increases sharply, the liquidity variation, it is one of the important factors affect the steel slag processing, According to the need for different liquidity of steel slag to choose the corresponding steel slag treatment technology. Tank-type hot disintegrating, Rotary cylinder technology processing available to small particle size, good steel slag separation, active promotion of slags, conducive to the comprehensive utilization of steel slag.
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Zhao, Qiang, Lang Pang, and Dengquan Wang. "Adverse Effects of Using Metallurgical Slags as Supplementary Cementitious Materials and Aggregate: A Review." Materials 15, no. 11 (May 26, 2022): 3803. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma15113803.
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This paper discusses a sustainable way to prepare construction materials from metallurgical slags. Steel slag, copper slag, lead-zinc slag, and electric furnace ferronickel slag are the most common metallurgical slags that could be used as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and aggregates. However, they have some adverse effects that could significantly limit their applications when used in cement-based materials. The setting time is significantly delayed when steel slag is utilized as an SCM. With the addition of 30% steel slag, the initial setting time and final setting time are delayed by approximately 60% and 40%, respectively. Because the specific gravity of metallurgical slags is 10–40% higher than that of natural aggregates, metallurgical slags tend to promote segregation when utilized as aggregates. Furthermore, some metallurgical slags deteriorate the microstructure of hardened pastes, resulting in higher porosity, lower mechanical properties, and decreased durability. In terms of safety, there are issues with the soundness of steel slag, the alkali-silica reaction involving cement and electric furnace ferronickel slag, and the environmental safety concerns, due to the leaching of heavy metals from copper slag and lead-zinc slag.
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Xu, Haiqin, Shaopeng Wu, Hechuan Li, Yuechao Zhao, and Yang Lv. "Study on Recycling of Steel Slags Used as Coarse and Fine Aggregates in Induction Healing Asphalt Concretes." Materials 13, no. 4 (February 17, 2020): 889. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma13040889.
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Steel slag, a by-product of steelmaking, imposes lots of negative impacts on the environment. For alleviating negative impacts, more and more experiments have been carried out to explore the application possibility of steel slag. The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility of steel slag being applied in induction healing asphalt concretes to replace coarse and fine aggregate. Surface texture and pore sizes of steel slag were firstly tested, and then steel slag and basalt asphalt mixtures modified with steel fibers were prepared. Moisture susceptibility, dynamic stability, mechanical property, thermal property, induction heating speed, natural cooling speed and healing property of the asphalt mixtures were evaluated. Results showed that steel slags had more obvious holes in the surface while the surface area is much larger than that of basalt. Furthermore, steel fibers and steel slag both have dynamic stability, and steel fibers contribute to increased moisture resistance while steel slag is not. Steel slag asphalt concrete showed better mechanical property and better capacity to store heating. Steel slag asphalt mixtures had a similar heating speed to basalt asphalt mixtures but a significantly slower cooling rate. Finally, the induction healing test and CT scanning test demonstrated that steel slag asphalt mixtures had a similar healing ability to basalt asphalt mixtures. It can be concluded that steel slags have the potential to replace the natural aggregates to be applied in induction heating self-healing asphalt concretes.
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Michelic, S. K., and C. Bernhard. "Experimental Study on the Behavior of TiN and Ti2O3 Inclusions in Contact with CaO‐Al2O3‐SiO2‐MgO Slags." Scanning 2017 (2017): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2326750.
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TiN and Ti2O3 are the predominant inclusion types in Ti-alloyed ferritic chromium stainless steels. In order to ensure the required steel cleanness level, an effective removal of such inclusions in the slag during secondary metallurgy is essential. This inclusion removal predominantly takes place via dissolution of the inclusion in the slag. The dissolution behavior of TiN and Ti2O3 in CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO slags as well as their agglomeration behavior in the liquid steel is investigated using High Temperature Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy and Tammann Furnace experiments. Thermodynamic calculations are performed using FactSage 7.0. The behavior of TiN is observed to be completely different to that of oxides. Ti2O3 dissolves quickly in slags, and its dissolution behavior is comparable to that of other already well examined oxides. In contrast, TiN shows a very intense gas reaction which is attributed to the release of nitrogen during contact with slag. Slags with higher SiO2 content show a significantly higher ability for the dissolution of TiN as compared to Al2O3-rich slags. The gas reaction is found to also significantly influence the final steel cleanness. Despite the easy absorption of TiN in the slag, the formed nitrogen supports the formation of pinholes in the steel.
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Liu, Yu, Zhao Zhang, Guangqiang Li, Yang Wu, Xijie Wang, and Baokuan Li. "Effect of SiO2 containing slag for electroslag remelting on inclusion modification of 42CrMo steel." Metallurgical Research & Technology 116, no. 6 (2019): 627. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/metal/2019063.
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Five heats were carried out to study the effects of SiO2 containing slag for electroslag remelting (ESR) on inclusion characteristics of 42CrMo steel. Fluoride vaporization at elevated temperature from slags was also explored by thermogravimetric analysis. The results show that fluoride vaporization is dominated by slag viscosity and component activities in the melt. Slag composition has an important effect on the composition of the oxide inclusion. For 70 wt% CaF2–30 wt% Al2O3 slag, the compositions of oxide inclusions in remelted steel show no obvious differences compared with the virgin steel. Whereas, SiO2 content in oxide inclusions of steel processed by slag bearing SiO2 show an increasing trend with increase of SiO2 content in 50 wt% CaF2–CaO–SiO2 slag, and the MgO · Al2O3 inclusions are modified to (Al,Ca,Mg,Si)O inclusions with low melting temperature. Al2O3 contents in oxide inclusions are also closely related to the Al2O3 concentration in the molten slag, which increase with the addition of Al2O3 in slag bearing SiO2. In testing various slags, the incorporation of slag T2 with 50 wt% CaF2–30 wt% CaO–20 wt% SiO2 shows the highest cleanliness in remelted steel. This implies that slag T2 can be a promising slag for ESR process of alloy steel requiring Al content refinement due to less fluoride vaporization from slag and better inclusions modification.
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Ren, Zhengyi, and Dongsheng Li. "Application of Steel Slag as an Aggregate in Concrete Production: A Review." Materials 16, no. 17 (August 25, 2023): 5841. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16175841.
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Steel slag is a solid waste produced in crude steel smelting, and a typical management option is stockpiling in slag disposal yards. Over the years, the massive production of steel slags and the continuous use of residue yards have led to vast occupation of land resources and caused severe environmental concerns. Steel slag particles can potentially be used as aggregates in concrete production. However, the volume stability of steel slag is poor, and the direct use of untreated steel slag aggregate (SSA) may cause cracking and spalling of concrete. The present research summarizes, analyzes, and compares the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of steel slags. The mechanism and treatment methods of volume expansion are introduced, and the advantages, disadvantages, and applicable targets of these methods are discussed. Then, the latest research progress of steel slag aggregate concrete (SSAC) is reviewed. Using SSA leads to an increase in the density of concrete and a decrease in workability, but the mechanical properties and durability of SSAC are superior to natural aggregate concrete (NAC). Finally, future research in this field is proposed to motivate further studies and guide decision-making.
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Socha, L., K. Michalek, J. Bažan, K. Gryc, P. Machovčák, A. Opler, and P. Styrnal. "Evaluation of Influence of Briquetted Synthetic Slags on Slag Regime and Process of Steel Desulphurization." Archives of Metallurgy and Materials 59, no. 2 (June 1, 2014): 809–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/amm-2014-0138.
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Abstract This paper presents the industrial results of evaluation of efficiency of synthetic slags during the treatment of steel at the equipment of the secondary metallurgy under conditions of the steel plant VÍTKOVICE HEAVY MACHINERY a.s. The aim of the heats was to assess the influence of the briquetted and sintered synthetic slags based on Al2O3 aiming the course of the steel desulphurization and slag regime during the production and treatment of steel grade 42CrMo4 with the technology EAF→LF→ VD. Within the plant experiments, basic parameters influencing the steel desulphurization and slag regime were monitored: desulphurization degree, basicity, content of easily reducible oxides, proportion of CaO/Al2O3 and Mannesmann’s index. Obtained results allowed to compare the steel desulphurization and to evaluate the slag regime. It was proved that the synthetic slag presenting the briquetted mixture of secondary corundum raw materials can adequately replace the synthetic slag created from the sintered mixture of natural raw materials.
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Pribulová, A., P. Futáš, A. Kmita, D. Márasová, and M. Holtzer. "Impact of electro slag remelting on 14 109 steel properties." Archives of Metallurgy and Materials 62, no. 1 (March 1, 2017): 181–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/amm-2017-0025.
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Abstract The Electro Slag Remelting (ESR) is one of the remelting processes in the field of metal refinery. In this process, the slag plays various roles, such as heat generation, protection of melt, and chemical refining. The main objective of the experiments described in this article was to identify the most appropriate slag composition for the electro slag remelting of the steel in order to achieve the chemical composition compliant with the standard applicable to the given steel, minimum sulphur content, minimum contents of oxide and sulphide inclusions, as well as mechanical properties corresponding to the standard applicable to the steel STN 14 109. Ten electrodes were remelted, whereas the remelting was carried out under 8 slags. The used slags containing 70% of CaF2 and 30% of Al2O3 with different addition of CaO, the slags consisted of the same components as previous slags, whereas the ratio of individual components was 1:1:1, and with SiO2 and MgO and slag without Al2O3. With regard to all the above mentioned facts, the slag types which may be regarded as the most appropriate for the STN 14 109 steel remelting are the basic slags containing 70% of CaF2 - 30% of Al2O3 with added 30 and 45 weight % of CaO.
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Gao, Bo, Chao Yang, Yingxue Zou, Fusong Wang, Xiaojun Zhou, Diego Maria Barbieri, and Shaopeng Wu. "Compaction Procedures and Associated Environmental Impacts Analysis for Application of Steel Slag in Road Base Layer." Sustainability 13, no. 8 (April 15, 2021): 4396. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13084396.
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In recent years, recycling steel slag is receiving growing interest in the road base layer construction field due to its role in alleviating land occupation and resource shortages. However, the mixture compaction and its environmental impact on practical construction sites remain unclear, which may hinder the application of steel slags in road layers. This study investigates the pavement construction of the ‘Baotou-Maoming’ motorway, located in Inner Mongolia, China, analyzing the compaction procedures and assessing the environmental impacts caused by the road base layer containing steel slag. Firstly, mechanical properties and texture appearances of the steel slag aggregates are characterized. Afterwards, the comparative assessments for steel slag and andesite layers compaction are quantified from equivalent CO2 emission and energy consumption aspects, respectively. The results show that the steel slag has a better surface texture than the natural aggregates; physical properties including compactness, flatness and compressive strength comply with the requirements for applying steel slag to a hydraulically bound mixture. Compared to the base layer using andesite aggregates, the compaction vibration period of the course containing steel slags should be reduced to achieve a proper density due to the “hard-to-hard” effect that occurs between the adjacent steel slag particles. Consequently, the additional energy and the equivalent CO2 are generated at 2.67 MJ/m3 and 0.20 kg/m3, respectively.
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Li, Jiajie, Shaowei Zhao, Xiaoqian Song, Wen Ni, Shilong Mao, Huihui Du, Sitao Zhu, et al. "Carbonation Curing on Magnetically Separated Steel Slag for the Preparation of Artificial Reefs." Materials 15, no. 6 (March 10, 2022): 2055. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma15062055.
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Magnetic separation is an effective method to recover iron from steel slag. However, the ultra-fine tailings generated from steel slag become a new issue for utilization. The dry separation processes generates steel slag powder, which has hydration activity and can be used as cement filler. However, wet separation processes produce steel slag mud, which has lost its hydration activity and is no longer suitable to be used as a cement filler. This study investigates the potential of magnetically separated steel slag for carbonation curing and the potential use of the carbonated products as an artificial reef. Steel slag powder and steel slag mud were moulded, carbonation-cured and seawater-cured. Various testing methods were used to characterize the macro and micro properties of the materials. The results obtained show that carbonation and hydration collaborated during the carbonation curing process of steel slag powder, while only carbonation happened during the carbonation curing process of steel slag mud. The seawater-curing process of carbonated steel slag powder compact had three stages: C-S-H gel formation, C-S-H gel decomposition and equilibrium, which were in correspondence to the compressive strength of compact increasing, decreasing and unchanged. However, the seawater-curing process of carbonated steel slag mud compact suffered three stages: C-S-H gel decomposition, calcite transfer to vaterite and equilibrium, which made the compressive strength of compact decreased, increased and unchanged. Carbonated steel slags tailings after magnetic separation underwent their lowest compressive strength when seawater-cured for 7 days. The amount of CaO in the carbonation active minerals in the steel slag determined the carbonation consolidation ability of steel slag and durability of the carbonated steel slag compacts. This paper provides a reference for preparation of artificial reefs and marine coagulation materials by the carbonation curing of steel slag.
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Yang, Jian Wei, Qiang Wang, Pei Yu Yan, and Bo Zhang. "Influence of Steel Slag on the Workability of Concrete." Key Engineering Materials 539 (January 2013): 235–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.539.235.
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The influences of steel slag on the compatibility of cement-superplasicizer system and workability of concrete were investigated in this study. Results show that there are differences among the effects of different steel slags on the fluidity of paste and workability of concrete. Steel slag is not so good as GGBS in improving the workability of concrete. Some steel slags have negative effects on the compatibility of cement-superplasicizer system by accelerating the fluidity loss of paste, but the negative effects can be weakened by adding superplasiticizer content to the saturation dosage. Concrete containing steel slag can get good workability by adding proper superplasiticizer amount.
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Lou, Baowen, Zhuangzhuang Liu, Aimin Sha, Meng Jia, and Yupeng Li. "Microwave Absorption Ability of Steel Slag and Road Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Incorporating Steel Slag." Materials 13, no. 3 (February 2, 2020): 663. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma13030663.
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Excessive usage of non-renewable natural resources and massive construction wastes put pressure on the environment. Steel slags, the main waste material from the metal industry, are normally added in asphalt concrete to replace traditional aggregate. In addition, as a typical microwave absorber, steel slag has the potential to transfer microwave energy into heat, thus increasing the limited self-healing ability of asphalt mixture. This paper aims to investigate the microwave absorption potentials of steel slag and the effect of its addition on road performance. The magnetic parameters obtained from a microwave vector network analyzer were used to estimate the potential use of steel slag as microwave absorber to heal cracks. Meanwhile, the initial self-healing temperature was further discussed according to the frequency sweeping results. The obvious porous structure of steel slag observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) had important impacts on the road performance of asphalt mixtures. Steel slag presented a worse effect on low-temperature crack resistance and water stability, while high-temperature stability can be remarkably enhanced when the substitution of steel slag was 60% by volume with the particle size of 4.75–9.5 mm. Overall, the sustainability of asphalt mixtures incorporating steel slag can be promoted due to its excellent mechanical and microwave absorption properties.
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Gao, Ju, and Cheng Liang Du. "Study of Large Inclusions in Casting Slab of 45# Steel." Advanced Materials Research 634-638 (January 2013): 1859–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.634-638.1859.
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According to the production process of 45#steel(120t BOF→ slag refining →CC), some system analysis are introduced to research on the type, composition and quantity of large inclusions in casting slab under slag washing process, the effect of slag washing production process on the cleanliness of casting slab is evaluated. The results of the study show that: Under slag washing process, many of large inclusions are spherical inclusions，the main type of large inclusions is CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MnO complex inclusion andSiO2-Al2O3 inclusion; the content of large inclusions in normal slab is 5.17mg/10kg, it is lower than that under un-slag washing process; the content of large inclusions in head slab is 108.82mg/10kg, it’s 21.05 times higher than that in normal slab; the content of large inclusions in compound casting slab is 15.94mg/10kg, it’s 3.08 times higher than that in normal slab; the content of large inclusions in casting slab is slightly higher under the condition of unsteady casting; the main inclusions with a size of between 140μm and 300μm in head slab, take up 70.13%, the inclusions with a size of more than 300μm is second, take up 29.24%, and the least is inclusions with a size of between 80μm and 140μm, only take up 0.63%. The level of the molten steel fluctuated remarkably, slag entrapment and secondary oxidation is serious at the casting start and compound casting, which cause the cleanliness of casting slab decreasing. Unsteady casting has great effect on the cleanliness of casting slab.
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Kang, Dukman, Doyoung Moon, and Wooseok Kim. "Changes in Rheological Properties of Mortars with Steel Slags and Steel Fibers by Magnetic Field." Materials 14, no. 14 (July 17, 2021): 4005. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma14144005.
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The effect of a magnetic field on the rheology of mortars with steel slags and fibers was evaluated in this study. The rheology of the mortar measured with and without a magnetic field was compared. The effect of steel fiber addition to normal and steel slag mortars, mix ratio and size of steel fibers, and magnetic field formation position on rheology were evaluated. Steel fiber addition increased the yield stress and viscosity of the normal and steel slag mortars. The increased rheology was almost restored because of the magnetic field applied to the normal mortars. However, the increased rheology of the steel slag mortars with steel fibers was restored only upon the application of the magnetic field, whose position was continuously changed by a power relay. It is deduced that the alignment of the steel fibers by the magnetic field contributes to the rheology reduction of the mortars. However, in the case of steel slag mortar, experimental results demonstrated that steel slag, which is a ferromagnetic material, receives constant force by the magnetic field, which increases the rheology. This is evidenced by the decrease in the rheology of steel slag mortars under a continuously changing magnetic field formation position by power relay.
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Yu, Huixiang, Muming Li, Jiaming Zhang, and Dexin Yang. "Effect of Mn Content on the Reaction between Fe-xMn (x = 5, 10, 15, and 20 Mass pct) Steel and CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO Slag." Metals 11, no. 8 (July 28, 2021): 1200. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/met11081200.
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Medium- and high-Mn steels have excellent properties but are very difficult to be commercially produced because of the high content of some alloy elements. To enhance the understanding of the reaction between medium/high-Mn steel and refining slag which is significantly different from the conventional steels, steel and slag composition and the inclusions were investigated by equilibrium reaction between Fe-xMn (x = 5, 10, 15, and 20 mass pct) and CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO top slag at 1873 K in the laboratory. Furthermore, the effect of Mn content on inclusion transformation and steel cleanliness was also explored. After slag–steel reaction, both contents of MnO in slag and Si in steel increased. Most MnO inclusions in master steel transformed to MnO-SiO2 and MnO-Al2O3-MgO. With the increase in Mn content, the amount share of MnO type inclusions decreased and that of MnO-Al2O3-MgO type increased. In addition, both the number density of observed inclusions and the calculated oxygen content in inclusions increased. Thermodynamic analysis indicates that the composition change of steel and slag and the transformation of inclusions are mainly the consequence of the reaction between Mn in molten steel and SiO2 and MgO in top slag. The dissolved Mn in medium/high-Mn steel presents a strong reactivity.
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Kem, A. Yu, E. Yu Roshchupkina, and A. A. Kozhukhov. "Development of a calculation method for evaluating technological parameters of the desulphurization process in a ladle." Ferrous Metallurgy. Bulletin of Scientific , Technical and Economic Information 76, no. 7 (August 11, 2020): 700–708. http://dx.doi.org/10.32339/0135-5910-2020-7-700-708.
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To fulfil the requirements for pipe steels of strength group D in terms of sulfur content, the metal is subjected to ladle desulfurization. In the course of desulfurization, in order to reduce its duration, steel is mixed in the ladle by blowing with argon. To optimize the desulfurization process, a methodology has been developed for evaluating its technological parameters, which allows determining under production conditions the intensity of steel blowing in the ladle. As initial data for comparative calculations of the technological parameters of the process of desulfurization of pipe steel in a ladle according to the developed method, the indicators of industrial melts were used, including the chemical composition of steel and the main technological data characterizing the production parameters of desulfurization of pipe steels of strength group D. The algorithm for using the proposed technique provides for the calculation of sulfur activity and the coefficient of sulfur activity in a steel melt of a given composition; determination of the oxidizing potential of the slag-metal system and the sulfide capacity of the slag; calculation of the equilibrium sulfur distribution coefficient between steel and slag, as well as the volumetric mass transfer coefficient under equilibrium and production conditions. To determine the thermodynamic characteristics of the interaction of sulfur dissolved in a metal with slag, the sorption ability of the slags of the analyzed melts with respect to sulfur was calculated. Data are presented on the effect of sulfur activity in experimental melts on the final sulfur content in steel. The rational limits of the value of the integral indicator of the composition of refining slags and volumetric mass transfer coefficient, which provide the best indicators of the process of desulfurization of steel, were determined. The dependences of the influence of the volumetric mass transfer coefficient on the duration of the process and the final sulfur content in the metal were established. The proposed methodology for assessing the technological parameters of steel desulfurization can optimize the duration of its individual stages and, thereby, reduce the cost of the process as a whole.
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Cai, Chuan Jie, Shao Bo Zheng, Jing Chen, Zhi Yang Ye, Hui Gai Li, and Jie Ming Yang. "Thermodyanmics of CaO in Slag Reduced by Carbon during VD Process of Hollow Steel 95CrMo and its Effect on Inclusions." Materials Science Forum 788 (April 2014): 289–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.788.289.
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With the help of thermodynamics calculation and kinetic model, the generation mechanism of calcium aluminate inclusions in hollow steel 95CrMo was analyzed. The steel was produced in a certain steelmaking factory whose smelting process is EAF-LF-VD-CC and the micreostructure of the hollow steel 95CrMo samples have been investigated by SEM and EDS. Based on Lumsden’s regular solution model to molten slags, the possibility of CaO in slags reduced by carbon during hollow steel refining in VD furnace was calculated. The influence of furnace vacuum, slag basicity and liquid steel temperature on the reduction of CaO in slag by carbon was discussed. It was showed that the carbon dissolving in liquid steel might reduce CaO in slags to dissolved calcium which could also react with Al2O3 and turn into dot calcium-aluminate inclusions in the steel. The calcium-aluminate existing in the hollow steel easily turned into dot inclusions, which would decrease the fatigue life of the hollow steel. According to the thermodynamic conditions of dot calcium-aluminate inclusions, the influence of slag basicity, temperature of liquid steel, vacuum degree and the Ca treatment process on the quantity of dot inclusions in hollow steel 95CrMo was analyzed.
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Kasina, Monika, Piotr R. Kowalski, and Marek Michalik. "Mineral carbonation of metallurgical slags." Mineralogia 45, no. 1-2 (June 1, 2015): 27–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/mipo-2015-0002.
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Abstract Due to increasing emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere number of methods are being proposed to mitigate the risk of climate change. One of them is mineral carbonation. Blast furnace and steel making slags are co-products of metallurgical processes composed of minerals which represent appropriate source of cations required for mineral carbonation. Experimental studies were performed to determine the potential use of slags in this process. Obtained results indicate that steel making slag can be a useful material in CO2 capture procedures. Slag components dissolved in water are bonded as stable carbonates in the reaction with CO2 from ambient air. In case of blast furnace slag, the reaction is very slow and minerals are resistant to chemical changes. More time is needed for minerals dissolution and release of cations essential for carbonate crystallisation and thus makes blast furnace slags less favourable in comparison with steel making slag.
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Wang, Xijie, Guangqiang Li, Yu Liu, Qiang Wang, and Zhao Zhang. "Role of slag on inclusions control and its effect on primary carbides in H13 steel." Metallurgical Research & Technology 117, no. 1 (2020): 111. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/metal/2020005.
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The relationship of inclusions and primary carbides in H13 ingot processed by ESR with ANF-6 slag was investigated. It is found that inclusions in H13 ESR ingot are Al2O3, MnS and calcium-aluminate inclusions. The Al2O3 and MnS inclusions are found to be the nucleation cores of the primary carbides, whereas the calcium-aluminate inclusions are not. In order to study the effect of slag on inclusions and primary carbides of H13 steel further, the characteristics of inclusions and primary carbides in steel remelted by ANF-6 and ANF-8 slags were analyzed, and compared to the steel remelted without slag. After being remelted with the ANF-6 (70 mass% CaF2 + 30 mass% Al2O3) and ANF-8 (60 mass% CaF2 + 20 mass% CaO + 20 mass% Al2O3) slags, Al2O3 and CaO contents in calcium-aluminate inclusions increase, respectively. The ANF-8 slag shows stronger desulfurization ability than ANF-6 slag, which contributes to the delay of MnS inclusions precipitation and the decrease of inclusion number, and finally helps to inhibit the precipitation of primary carbides. It implies that the ANF-8 is the promising slag for the ESR process of H13 steel.
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Liu, Yubao, Lifeng Zhang, Gong Cheng, Qiang Ren, Wen Yang, Jujin Wang, and Fengqin Liu. "Effect of lining refractory and high-basicity slag on non-metallic inclusions in a high carbon Al-killed steel." Metallurgical Research & Technology 119, no. 4 (2022): 414. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/metal/2022058.
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Laboratory experiments on the effect of lining refractory and high-basicity slag on non-metallic inclusions in a high carbon Al-killed steel were carried out. Alumina inclusions in the steel could hardly be affected by the Al2O3 refractory, however, would be transformed into MgO · Al2O3 when the MgO refractory was used. After the steel-slag-MgO lining-inclusion reaction, the high-basicity slag was saturated with MgO due to the dissolution of MgO from the refractory into the slag, meanwhile, original Al2O3 inclusions were transformed into MgO via MgO · Al2O3, regardless of the slag basicity. After the steel-slag-Al2O3 lining-inclusion reaction, the CaO/Al2O3 ratio of slag decreased significantly due to the dissolution of Al2O3 refractory into the slag, resulting in the slight increase of the magnesium content in steel and the transformation of Al2O3 inclusions into MgO · Al2O3. The reduction of the MgO in the lining refractory and top slag by the dissolved aluminum ([Al]) in molten steel occurred independently, and a higher CaO/Al2O3 ratio of slag would result in a higher activity of MgO, which was beneficial for the reduction of MgO. The CaO in the slag was hardly reduced by the [Al] in the molten steel, thus, it was proposed that CaO-Al2O3 type inclusions could hardly be generated from the steel-slag reaction during the production of high carbon Al-killed steels.
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Pribulová, Alena, Peter Futáš, and Marianna Bartošová. "Cleanness and Mechanical Properties of Steel after Remelting under Different Slags by ESR." Key Engineering Materials 635 (December 2014): 112–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.635.112.
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Quality of machine production is very close-knit with quality of metallurgical semi-products and with improvement their working properties. It can be achieved first of all by decrease of sulphur and non-metallic inclusions content in metal. Improvement of working properties provide remelted processes above an electro slag remelting (ESR). The slags play very important role by ESR process. By experiments steel with next chemical composition was used: C (0,9 – 1,1%), Mn (0,30 – 0,50%), Si (0,15 – 0,35%), Cr (1,30 – 1,65%), Ni (max.0,30%), Cu (max.0,25%), P (max.0,027%), S (max.0,030%). The steel was remelted under 8 types of slags on the base of CaO, Al2O3, CaF2 and SiO2 in different ratios. The contribution deals with influence of chemical composition of slag on mechanical properties and cleannes of metal after electro slag remelting. Variation of slag chemical composition enables to change chemical composition of remelted steel, to reduce the non-metallic inclusions and sulphur content and to improve the mechanical properties of steel.
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Dai, Yuxiang, Jing Li, Wei Yan, and Shenyang Song. "Effect of slag-remaining operation on dephosphorization based on single-slag converter steelmaking technology." Metallurgical Research & Technology 116, no. 5 (2019): 504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/metal/2019032.
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During converter steelmaking process, large amounts of slags are generated which take away heat and iron resources from molten bath. The slag-remaining operation is a kind of hot slag recycling. It is that all or most of the slags are left in the converter for next heat during continuous production of several successive heats. The basicity of the remaining slag is about 3, and the content of (FeO) is about 20%.When slag-remaining operation is adopted, it increases the slagging speed in the early stage. Influence of slag-remaining process on the dephosphorization during converter steelmaking was studied through industrial practice and theoretical calculation. The results show that the slag-remaining operation can realize low cost and high efficiency for converter steelmaking. It can reduce the consumption of lime and achieve better dephosphorization effect. But phosphorus content in slag increases gradually with the increase of slag remaining times and the dephosphorization capacity of slag is reduced, which result in the poor dephosphorization of steel. Therefore, the times of slag-remaining should be less than 5 to ensure the dephosphorization of steel.
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Moreira, Diogo T., Arno H. Oliveira, and Adriana S. M. Batista. "Characterization of the Siderurgy Slags as the Presence of Natural Radionuclides." Proceedings 2, no. 20 (October 18, 2018): 1296. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2201296.
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Present day steelmaking slags are being successfully used as a high quality mineral aggregate for the building industry. With this, it is of vital importance to be familiar with the technical significance of the secondary application of steel slag, because some steel slag might contain increased concentration of substances harmful to human health. In terms of steel slag impact on the environment, radionuclides are the least researched of all pollutants emitted from the metallurgical processes. This work presents the preliminary study about the presence of the uranium in siderurgy slag aggregates for the purpose of its use in the production of construction material. The results showed that this slag is free of uranium which brings greater security in its use as building material.
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Teng, L., S. Seetharaman, M. Nzotta, P. Dong, H. Ge, L. Wang, H. Wang, and A. Chychko. "Retention, Recovery and Recycling of Metal Values from High Alloyed Steel Slags." Archives of Metallurgy and Materials 55, no. 4 (December 1, 2010): 1097–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10172-010-0012-6.
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Retention, Recovery and Recycling of Metal Values from High Alloyed Steel SlagsThe work was carried out in four parallel directions. The thermodynamic activities of oxides of Cr in steel slags were determined by slag-gas equilibration technique. The ratio of Cr2+/Cr3+in CaO-MgO(-FeO)-AlO3-SiO2-CrO×system slags was measured by X-ray absorption near edge spectra (XANES). High-temperature mass spectrometry method was also used to obtain the distribution of chromium oxides. A mathematical correlation was established for estimating the ratio of Cr2+/Cr3+as a function of temperature, partial pressure of oxygen and slag basicity. Laboratory investigations of the decarburization of high alloy steels under controlled oxygen potentials have been carried out to retain Cr in the steel phase. A mathematical model has been developed for the decarburization process with controlled oxygen partial pressure. Experimental and theoretical investigations have been carried out in optimizing the Mo-additions to steel in the EAF practice in Uddeholm Tooling AB. Substantial saving of Mo as well as less emissions of Mo-bearing dust are indicated in the study. A salt extraction process was developed to extract the metal values from steel slags. Successful extractions, followed by electrolysis indicate that this could be a viable route towards recovery of metals from metallurgical slags.
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Jiang, Dongbin, Xiaoxuan Peng, Ying Ren, Wen Yang, and Lifeng Zhang. "Water modeling on slag entrainment in the slab continuous casting mold." Metallurgical Research & Technology 119, no. 6 (2022): 601. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/metal/2022083.
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A water model is built to investigate the transport phenomena in the slab continuous casting mold. The gas flow rate, casting speed, and slab width on the slag entrainment are studied. The sliver defect in the IF steel plate is analyzed by the scanning electron microscope. The slag entrainment is recorded by the high-speed camera and the velocity is measured by the PIV. The results show that sliver defects contain Al, Ca, Si, Mg, Na, and O, which are mainly derived from the mold slag entrainment. With the casting speed increase, the fluid velocity from the submerged entry nozzle rises clearly and the slag droplets detach from slag layer. As the gas flow rate increases, the liquid moves upward with bubble floating and attacks the slag-steel interface. It is suggested the gas flow rate should be less than 3.3 NL/min for the slab width of 1300 mm and the casting speed of 1.2 m/min. With the slab width increasing from 1300 mm to 1700 mm, no slag entrainment zone is reduced. The gas flow rate should be below 2.2 NL/min with the casting speed increasing to 1.4 m/min, both for the slab width of 1300 mm and 1700 mm.
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Suman, D. M. "Review on usage of steel slag for roads." i-manager's Journal on Structural Engineering 11, no. 3 (2022): 32. http://dx.doi.org/10.26634/jste.11.3.19279.
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India is the 3rd largest producer of steel with a capacity of 101 Metric Ton (MT), and this capacity is expected to grow up to 125-150 MT by 2025. The iron and steel industries generate millions of tons of various types of slag. These slags are generated during iron making and steel making processes, and are residue from these processes made of minerals like silica, alumina, and titanium from iron sand, as well as combinations of calcium and magnesium oxides. 2-4 tons of waste are generated for each ton of steel produced in different forms such as solids, liquids, and gas. The disposal of such slags is a major challenge for the steelmaking industry. With a growing availability of huge quantities of such slag materials, there is currently great focus on research to develop slag processing technologies that enable re-use of such slags in various infrastructure construction projects. The properties of the slags are very similar to the properties of natural aggregates in terms of both physical and chemical composition, and they have immense potential for extensive use in road construction and infrastructure projects as an alternative to natural aggregates. Rapid infrastructure development has led to a scarcity of natural aggregates as the demand is too high for them. These slags from the iron and steel industry are processed to make them suitable for use as natural aggregates replacements, contributing to sustainability in the construction industry. These slags can be used as an alternative to natural aggregates in sub-base, base and asphalt layers, and in concrete aggregates instead of being dumped as industrial waste near the plants. Standards, codal requirements, and suitable specifications need to be established for the large-scale use of slag continuously in construction, as well as for the implementation of large-scale recycling and re-use of slag from these industries, which can solve environmental issues in handling such industrial wastes.
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Wang, Shuo Ming, Yan Wang, and Ruo Si Wang. "Analysis of Micro Inclusions in Q195 Steel." Applied Mechanics and Materials 540 (April 2014): 68–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.540.68.
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Aimed at the Q195 steel production process in a steel mill, using tracer analysis make system analysis to the process of production and microscopic inclusions content. In the steady casting average T[O] is 117.22ppm, [N] is 22.6ppm, micro inclusions average content is 11.96/mm2, while the average T[O] and [N] in transient casting billet is 161.93ppm and 30.49ppm, micro inclusions averaged content is 16.068/mm2. The total oxygen content in steel on the high side, should strengthen deoxidization. Argon stirring strength is too large, inclusions in casting slab containing tracer element, illustrate the ladle slag, tundish slag, mould protection slag are forming pollution on billet, should reduce the influence of transient casting on the steel quality.
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Liu, Kuisheng, Zengqi Zhang, and Jianwei Sun. "Advances in Understanding the Alkali-Activated Metallurgical Slag." Advances in Civil Engineering 2021 (May 22, 2021): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/8795588.
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This paper summarized and reviewed the mechanism and macro-performance of alkali-activated metallurgical slag, including steel slag, copper slag, ferronickel slag, and lead-zinc slag. Better activated method and alkali-activator are still needed to be developed to improve the performance of the metallurgical slag with low reactivity. Besides, the chemical components’ variation of these metallurgical slags from different regions will lead to unpredictable performance, which needs further study.
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Al-Shamsi, Khalid, Hossam Hassan, Khalifa Al-Jabri, and Mubarak Al-Alawi. "Utilization of Slag as an Aggregate Replacement for Road Base/Subbase Layers." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1289, no. 1 (August 1, 2023): 012071. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1289/1/012071.
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Abstract Ferrochrome and Steel slags are by-products of the stainless steel and steel production, respectively. The utilization of slag as an aggregate replacement to provide a sustainable solution has gained attention from the construction industry in recent years. By reducing the demand for natural aggregate and providing an alternative use for industrial waste products, the use of slag is an environmentally conscious and economically viable option. This paper focuses on the potential application of using slag as road base/subbase layers. The paper examines the physical and chemical properties of the slag and reports on the strength and toxic metal analysis results. Slag can be processed into a coarse and fine aggregate that satisfies the necessary standards for road base/subbase layers. The testing results highlight the successfulness of using slag as an aggregate replacement for base/subbase layers, making it a promising and sustainable solution for the construction industry.
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Yu, Huixiang, Dexin Yang, Muming Li, and Ni Zhang. "Effect of CaO–SiO2–Al2O3–MgO top slag on solute elements and non-metallic inclusions in Fe-xMn(x = 10, 20 mass pct) steel." Metallurgical Research & Technology 118, no. 3 (2021): 302. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/metal/2021025.
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Medium/high manganese steels have broad application prospects in automotive industry, cryogenic material, etc. because of excellent properties. Precise control on steel composition and improvement of cleanliness are very important for commercial production of these steel grades. In this study, the effect of CaO–SiO2–Al2O3–MgO slag on solute elements and inclusions of Fe-xMn(x = 10, 20 mass pct) steel was studied and discussed. After slag/steel reaction, the concentration of Mn and S in steel reduced, while Si increased. Most MnO type inclusions, which were the main inclusions in master high manganese steel, transformed to MnO–SiO2 type and MnO–Al2O3–MgO type, with MnO–SiO2 sharing the majority. Thermodynamic analysis indicates that the change of solute elements and inclusions was mainly the result of reaction SiO2(s) + 2[Mn] = 2MnO(s) + [Si] between molten steel and top slag as well as slag desulphurization. Increase of oxygen potential of the reaction system would restrain the reaction. Because of the inclusion absorption by top slag, large sized inclusions decreased and steel cleanliness improved greatly after CaO–SiO2–Al2O3–MgO slag was added.
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Yang, Qi Xing, An Jun Xu, Fredrik Engström, Feng Lan Han, Peng Xue, Dong Feng He, and Bo Björkman. "Dissolution Behavior of Fluorine from AOD Slag after Treatments for Volume Stabilization." Applied Mechanics and Materials 587-589 (July 2014): 849–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.587-589.849.
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AOD slag samples from steel works of Outokumpu Stainless Company were used to study F-dissolution relating to treatments for volume stabilization. Results from the slag tests and sample characterizations indicate that the slag re-melting with or without reduction and granulation with either water or gas have rather small effects on F leaching, as well as formation of different C2S polymorphs. The chemical composition and cooling condition are the two important parameters to control F leaching from slag samples. These two parameters should be combined together in an optimum way by the steel industry to treat slags for F-immobilization.
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Jowsa, J., M. Bielnicki, and A. Cwudziński. "Numerical Modelling of Metal/Flux Interface in a Continuous Casting Mould / Modelowanie Numeryczne Powierzchni Międzyfazowej Metal/Ciekły Żużel W Krystalizatorze Do Ciągłego Odlewania Stali." Archives of Metallurgy and Materials 60, no. 4 (December 1, 2015): 2905–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/amm-2015-0464.
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The behaviour of liquid slag in the mould is one of the key research areas of the continuous steel casting process. Numerical simulations of steel casting in the mould equipped with submerged entry nozzle, intended for slab casting, have been carried out within the study. For modelling the behaviour of the interfaces of the liquid steel - liquid slag - air system, the VOF method was employed. In the conducted simulations, seven different procedures for the discretization of the interface of individual phases were tested. The computation results have revealed that the “entrapment” of fine slag portions into liquid steel occurs in the system under investigation; the cause of this phenomenon is explicated by the Kelvin-Helmholtz theory.
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Jin Wei, Lim, Ong Teng Haan, Thomas Choong Shean Yaw, Luqman Chuah Abdullah, Mus’ab Abdul Razak, Tezara Cionita, and Abdolreza Toudehdehghan. "Heavy metal recovery from electric arc furnace steel slag by using hydrochloric acid leaching." E3S Web of Conferences 34 (2018): 02007. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20183402007.
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Electric Arc Furnace steel slag (EAFS) is the waste produced in steelmaking industry. Environmental problem such as pollution will occur when dumping the steel slag waste into the landfill. These steel slags have properties that are suitable for various applications such as water treatment and wastewater. The objective of this study is to develop efficient and economical chlorination route for EAFS extraction by using leaching process. Various parameters such as concentration of hydrochloric acid, particle size of steel slag, reaction time and reaction temperature are investigated to determine the optimum conditions. As a result, the dissolution rate can be determined by changing the parameters, such as concentration of hydrochloric acid, particle size of steel slag, reaction time and reaction temperature. The optimum conditions for dissolution rates for the leaching process is at 3.0 M hydrochloric acid, particle size of 1.18 mm, reaction time of 2.5 hour and the temperature of 90°C.
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Diotti, Alessandra, Luca Cominoli, Adela Perèz Galvin, Sabrina Sorlini, and Giovanni Plizzari. "Sustainable Recycling of Electric Arc Furnace Steel Slag as Aggregate in Concrete: Effects on the Environmental and Technical Performance." Sustainability 13, no. 2 (January 7, 2021): 521. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13020521.
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The aim of this research work was the evaluation of the feasibility to utilize industrial by-products, such as electric arc furnace steel slags, for sustainable concrete production. The paper evaluated the environmental and mechanical properties of steel slags and concrete, respectively. Specifically, the release of contaminants from steel slags was investigated by leaching test and the properties of fresh and hardened concrete were evaluated for a concrete mixture designed with a partial substitution (30%) of natural coarse aggregates with electric arc furnace steel slags. The results show that the concentrations of pollutants were lower than the legal limits imposed by the Ministerial Decree 186/2006 and the addition of steel slag can enhance the mechanical performance of concrete. The compressive strength of cubic specimens was also measured after different cycles of alternate wetting–drying. The steel slag incorporation results in a stiffness comparable to that of a traditional concrete. Overall, the mechanical and leaching characterization has shown that the reuse of electric arc furnace steel slags for sustainable concrete production is feasible and reliable.
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Diotti, Alessandra, Luca Cominoli, Adela Perèz Galvin, Sabrina Sorlini, and Giovanni Plizzari. "Sustainable Recycling of Electric Arc Furnace Steel Slag as Aggregate in Concrete: Effects on the Environmental and Technical Performance." Sustainability 13, no. 2 (January 7, 2021): 521. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13020521.
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The aim of this research work was the evaluation of the feasibility to utilize industrial by-products, such as electric arc furnace steel slags, for sustainable concrete production. The paper evaluated the environmental and mechanical properties of steel slags and concrete, respectively. Specifically, the release of contaminants from steel slags was investigated by leaching test and the properties of fresh and hardened concrete were evaluated for a concrete mixture designed with a partial substitution (30%) of natural coarse aggregates with electric arc furnace steel slags. The results show that the concentrations of pollutants were lower than the legal limits imposed by the Ministerial Decree 186/2006 and the addition of steel slag can enhance the mechanical performance of concrete. The compressive strength of cubic specimens was also measured after different cycles of alternate wetting–drying. The steel slag incorporation results in a stiffness comparable to that of a traditional concrete. Overall, the mechanical and leaching characterization has shown that the reuse of electric arc furnace steel slags for sustainable concrete production is feasible and reliable.
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Li, Qi Nan, Guo Jun Ma, Xiang Zhang, and Xun Cai. "Characteristics of Metallurgical Waste Slag and its Heating Behavior in a Microwave Field." Key Engineering Materials 680 (February 2016): 574–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.680.574.
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Four kinds of typical metallurgical waste slags were characterized with their chemical composition, crystalline phases, microstructure and thermal behavior. The heating behavior of these slags in a microwave field were also examined. The results show that there is a high content of CaO in these waste slags. When the metallurgical waste slags were heated from room temperature to 1300°C, the weight loss of Blast Furnace (BF) slag and ladle furnace (LF) refining slag are only 2.25% and 0.9%, respectively, while the weight loss of Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) slag and electric arc furnace (EAF) slag are more than 5%. These metallurgical waste slags have a good absorption capacity for the microwave irradiation, the absorption capacity of microwave decreases in the order of converter slag > EAF carbon steel slag > baste furnace slag. In addition, the temperature-rising rates of the metallurgical waste slags increase with the microwave power and the quality or the particle sizes of slags. Furthermore, the crystalline phases of treated slag with microwave are similar with that of the untreated metallurgical slag. A number of internal cracks in particles of metallurgical slag can be found or extended after microwave treatment.
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Huang, Xiaoming, Feng Yan, Rongxin Guo, and Huan He. "Study on the Performance of Steel Slag and Its Asphalt Mixture with Oxalic Acid and Water Erosion." Materials 15, no. 19 (September 25, 2022): 6642. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma15196642.
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The reuse of steel slag, a large-scale solid waste from steel production, has good social and environmental benefits. The application of a steel slag asphalt mixture is mainly hindered by its volume expansion in water. The expansion of steel slag can be inhibited by oxalic acid. The expansion rate and adhesion of steel slag were investigated, and the immersion stability of steel slag and its asphalt mixture was evaluated by water erosion. By means of XRD, XRF, TG, SEM, etc., the influence mechanism of oxalic acid and water erosion on the properties of steel slag and its asphalt mixture was discussed. The results show that oxalic acid can not only inhibit the expansion of steel slag but also improve its crush resistance, with a reduction in the expansion rate of steel slag by 53%. Oxalic acid is able to leach alkaline metal elements, reducing its adhesion with asphalt. After 10 days of water erosion, the rutting stability and bending crack resistance of the treated steel slag mixture decreased by 37% and 43.2%, respectively. Calcium oxalate is generated on the surface of treated steel slag, which improves the surface compactness, effectively inhibits the expansion of steel slag caused by water erosion, and improves the performance of steel slag and its asphalt mixture. Water erosion can accelerate the hydration and shedding of calcium-containing substances on the surface of steel slag, reduce the adhesion of steel slag, and lead to degradation in the performance of steel slag and its asphalt mixture. Oxalic acid is able to effectively inhibit the expansion of steel slag, and the treated steel slag can be used as recycled aggregate in asphalt mixture, effectively solving the problems of road aggregate deficiency and environmental pollution caused by steel slag.
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Xing, Hong Wei, Yue Long, Xiu Li, Gao Liang Li, Yu Zhu Zhang, and Shao Ning Wang. "The Experimental Study on Grinding Properties of Gas Quenching Steel Slag." Advanced Materials Research 189-193 (February 2011): 612–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.189-193.612.
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A gas quenching process to deal with steel slag and its characteristics of the new technology was briefly introduced. The grinding characteristics, mineral phases of gas quenching steel slag and the potential economic benefits of using it as cement mixing material was studied by compared to heat-stew steel slag. The results indicated that the specific surface areas (S) and grinding times (t) of the gas quenching steel slag showed a first order exponential decay relationship. With the extension of time, the specific surface areas of heat-stew steel slag was tending to balance earlier than that of gas quenching steel slag; The energy consumption of gas quenching steel slag was much lower than that of heat-stew steel slag. Gas quenching steel slag was comprised of C2S, C3S, a certain amount of (Ca2(Al, Fe)2O5）and RO phase, but the content of RO phase was relatively low, which increased the grindability of the quenching steel slag, so that the grindability of gas quenching steel slag was much better than that of heat-stew steel slag. Gas quenching steel slag prepared for cement addictives would bring great economic benefits.
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Kozin, R., L. Kuznetsova, N. Hulyanytska, and I. Mossokovska. "Determination of Nitrogen Content in the Slags of CaO — Al2O3 System by Kjeldahl Method." Metrology and instruments, no. 3 (July 3, 2019): 55–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.33955/2307-2180(3)2019.55-60.
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Due to the expansion of the nomenclature of steel grades in the industry and the development of new special alloys with increased strength and corrosion-resistant properties, both in the metallurgical industry and in welding, researchers are very interested in the dissolution of nitrogen in metals and slag. Gas permeability of slag is one of the reasons for the appearance of gases in both the base metal and the weld metal. It is determined by two properties: solubility and mass transfer of gases in slag. In addition, in real conditions, the process of dissolving gases in slag is influenced by the transmission of gases by convection and the initial content of gases in the slag. The transfer of gases to the metal through slag is observed mainly in electroslag processes and welding under flux when there is no direct contact of molten metal with a gas phase. To evaluate the nitrogen permeability of the slag and the mechanism of nitrogen solubility in the high alloys it is necessary to have a reliable, highly sensitive and economical method of gas analysis of nitrogen in metals and slags.
A review of nitrogen determination methods in steels is presented. The method of analysis of nitrogen in slags of the CaO — АL2O3 system by the Kjeldahl method was tested. The results of the analysis of slag compositions of the CaO — АL2O3 system allowed us to conclude that it is possible to use the Kjeldahl method (determination of nitrogen content in steels) for the determination of nitrogen content in slags. This technique and installation can be recommended for use by metallurgists and welders as a reliable, simple and inexpensive method for nitrogen content analysis in metals and slags.
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Kim, Taehyoung, Seonhee Kim, Hyunji Tak, Kyeongtae Kim, Chul-Woo Chung, and Minhee Lee. "Mechanisms at Different pH for Stabilization of Arsenic in Mine Tailings Using Steelmaking Slag." Minerals 10, no. 10 (October 11, 2020): 900. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/min10100900.
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The mechanisms at different pH for the stabilization of arsenic (As) in mine tailings (MTs) using steelmaking slag were investigated using laboratory experiments. Two types of steelmaking slag were used in the experiments. Ca-slag has high pH and high calcium oxide content due to its short period of aging. In contrast, Fe-slag is oxidized for a long time and is richer in Fe than in Ca. The As-contaminated MTs were taken from a tailing-storage dam around an abandoned gold mine in Korea. The tailings had an average As concentration of 2225.3 mg/kg. The As-removal batch experiment was performed to investigate the As-removal characteristics of the steelmaking slag. From SEM/EDS analyses after each batch experiment, Ca-As bearing precipitates were broadly found on the surface of Ca-slag particles and the final pH of the solution increased to 12.3. However, for Fe-slag, the As was locally found as forms adsorbed to the surface of Fe and Mn oxides contained in the Fe-slag particles. The final pH of this solution was 8.4. The efficiency of removal of As from water using the Ca-slag was >97% and that with Fe-slag was 79%. This suggests that As ions in solution were removed by Ca-(co-)precipitation (which occurs comprehensively on the Ca-slag surface), or by restrictive adsorption of Fe- and Mn-oxides (on limited parts of the Fe-slag). To determine the efficiency of As-extraction reduction from MTs using steel slags, arsenic-extraction batch experiments with two slags were performed under acidic conditions, simulating the leaching environment formed around a mine tailing storage dam. The As concentration in the extracted solution was decreased by 69.9% (even at pH 2) after the addition of 5% Fe-slag. However, when 5% Ca-slag was added, the As concentration decreased by 42.3% at pH 2. These results suggest that Fe-rich steel slag can be more effective than Ca-rich steel slag as a stabilizer for As in contaminated mine tailings at low pH.
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Wang, Ya-Jun, Meng-Jie Tao, Jun-Guo Li, Ya-Nan Zeng, Song Qin, and Shao-Hua Liu. "Carbonation of EAF Stainless Steel Slag and Its Effect on Chromium Leaching Characteristics." Crystals 11, no. 12 (December 2, 2021): 1498. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cryst11121498.
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EAF stainless steel slag (EAF slag) is one kind of chromium-bearing metallurgical solid waste, which belongs to alkaline steel slag, and contains a large number of alkaline mineral phases. The carbonation activity of these minerals gives EAF slag the capability to effectively capture CO2. In this paper, EAF slag samples with different carbonation degrees were prepared by the slurry-phase accelerated carbonation route. The mineralogical identification analysis was used to qualitatively and semi-quantitatively determine the types and contents of the carbonatable mineral phases in the EAF slag. The sequential leaching test was used to study the chromium leachabilities in EAF slags with different carbonation degrees. The results showed that the main minerals with carbonation activity in EAF slag were Ca3Mg(SiO4)2 and Ca2SiO4, with mass percentages of 56.9% and 23%, respectively. During the carbonation process, Ca2SiO4 was the main reactant and calcite was the main product. As the degree of carbonation increased, the pH of the EAF slags’ leachate gradually decreased while the redox potential (Eh) gradually increased. At the same time, a large amount of Ca2+ in the EAF slag combined with CO2 to form slightly soluble calcium carbonate, which led to a significant decrease in the conductivity of the leachate. With the gradual increase in carbonation ratio, the leachability of chromium in the EAF slag first decreased and then increased, and reached its lowest value when the CO2 uptake ratio was 11.49%.
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Pasetto, Marco, Andrea Baliello, Giovanni Giacomello, and Emiliano Pasquini. "The Use of Steel Slags in Asphalt Pavements: A State-of-the-Art Review." Sustainability 15, no. 11 (May 30, 2023): 8817. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15118817.
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Steel slag is a by-product obtained through the separation of molten steel from impurities in steel-making furnaces. It can be produced by different types of furnaces (blast, basic oxygen, electric arc, ladle furnaces). The reuse of metallurgical slags in road pavements can pursue aims of recycling and environmental sustainability. Based on the extensive literature, the paper presents a state-of-the-art review concerning the use of slags in asphalt pavements, discussing the main controversial literature findings. Slag manufacturing processes, chemical, morphological, and physical characteristics, affect its contribution to the asphalt mixture, when it partially or fully substitutes natural aggregates. Legislative state-of-the-art environmental issues, weathering, and leaching aspects are also discussed. The main mechanical and durability properties of pavements containing different types of slags are analyzed based on laboratory and field studies. Generally, the higher mechanical properties of steel slag suggest that its inclusion in asphalt mixtures can provide high-performance pavement layers (excellent strength and stiffness, superior rutting and fatigue resistance, low moisture susceptibility). However, several research gaps still exist (e.g., mix design and seasoning procedure, bitumen–aggregate affinity, low-temperature behavior, brittleness); they are discussed to direct possible future study efforts to clarify specific technical aspects, such as, for example, the effect of slag morphology and physical properties on the final mix properties and the development of specific mix design guidelines.
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Wang, Jiling, Lifeng Zhang, Shufeng Yang, Yongfeng Chen, Jingyu Li, and Alexander Wachsman. "Interaction between Molten Steel, Alumina Lining Refractory and Slag Phase." Journal for Manufacturing Science & Production 13, no. 1-2 (April 17, 2013): 133–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/jmsp-2012-0036.
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AbstractLaboratory experiments exploring the interaction between molten steel, slag and lining refractory were performed. The transient erosion and reaction over time were investigated, and the transient change of the reaction layer and inclusions generated in the molten steel were evaluated using optical microscopy and SEM-EDS. Without slag addition before remelting, the FeO from reoxidation entered the space between the lining refractory and the steel and strengthened the erosion of the lining refractory. Several layers were found from the steel to the original lining refractory layer: steel phase, FeO layer, a FeO-rich lining layer and an Original Lining (OL)-rich lining layer. The thickness of the reaction layer increased nearly linearly with the reaction time at an erosion rate of 4.2 µm/min. With slag addition before remelting, the reaction layer between the steel and the original lining materials included several sub-layers: a gap, a slag layer, an FeO-rich lining layer and an Original Lining (OL)-rich lining layer. The thickness of the reaction layer nearly linearly increased with the reaction time and with an erosion rate of 5.7 µm/min. Slags were entrained into the steel occasionally.
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Bulko, B., J. Kijac, and T. Borovský. "The Influence of Chemical Composition of Steel on Steel Desulphurization." Archives of Metallurgy and Materials 56, no. 3 (September 1, 2011): 605–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10172-011-0065-1.
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The Influence of Chemical Composition of Steel on Steel Desulphurization The steel desulphurization in ladle furnace depends on temperature, oxygen and sulphur content in the steel, but mainly on chemical composition and physical properties of slag. Necessary requirement for effective desulphurization is also minimum content of easily reducible oxides in the slag. There are many correlations for expression of slag desulphurization capability, where their functional dependency on each other can be found, mainly between sulphur distribution coefficient, optical basicity, basicity, sulphide capacity, desulphurisation potential of slag and also calcium - aluminate ratio of oxides in slag or content of easily reducible oxides in slag. This work presents statistical and graphical correlation between manganese and slag parameters using the set of approximately 768 heats and based on these, the optimal parameters for slag desulphurization capability are expressed especially for steel grades internally marked as OR1, OR3 in Železiarne Podbrezová, a.s. Steel grades OR1 and OR3 were chosen because of difference in manganese content with similar chemical composition of other elements. The MnO content in the slag is one of the most important parameters. Despite the higher scatter of obtained values, the distribution coefficient of sulphur (Ls) is one of the wide range of parameters for whom exists very close dependence on MnO content in slag.
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Zhu, Jian Ping, Qi Lei Guo, Xiang Gao, and Dong Xu Li. "Influence of Steel Slag on Compressive Strength and Durability of Concrete." Materials Science Forum 704-705 (December 2011): 1051–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.704-705.1051.
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The present research study investigates the compressive and durable properties of concretes with steel slag, a by-product of the conversion process of iron to steel. For this purpose, a reference sample and twenty-four concretes containing steel slag were tested. The steel slag fraction used was “5–20 mm”, and the surface area of steel slag powder was 450m2/kg. Compressive strength at 7 and 28 days, and chloride penetration properties were measured. It is concluded that steel slag can be used in the production of concrete. In addition, the steel slag concretes present satisfactory physical properties. When proper amount of steel slag powder and steel slag fraction were used the concrete properties can be better than the blank one. Keywords: Steel slag, cement, coarse aggregate, concrete, durability
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Chatterjee, Debasish. "Designing of a Novel Shroud for Improving the Quality of Steel in Tundish." Advanced Materials Research 585 (November 2012): 359–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.585.359.
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In present 92.8% of world steel production is casted on continuous casting machine. The key phase of continuous casting is tundish. Beside of refining effect of slag phase also steel flow in tundish is very important factor. The main causes for inclusion formation and contamination of the melt include reoxidation of the melt by air and carried over oxidizing ladle slag, entrainment of tundish and ladle slag, and emulsification of these slags into the melt. These causes are due to generation of turbulence in the melt. Although turbo stop lowers the turbulence in some extent. But it is not capable of totally decrease of turbulence specially during lowering of metal bath at the time of ladle exchange operation, cause contamination of the steel melt in tundish. So in the present work it has been focused to develop a novel shroud which have significant role to supply of steel from ladle to tundish at slow rate to avoid turbulence, emulsification and formation of slag eye in tundish to produce quality steel in a sustained manner.
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Loncnar, M., A. Mladenovic, M. Zupancic, and P. Bukovec. "Comparison of the mineralogy and microstructure of EAF stainless steel slags with reference to the cooling treatment." Journal of Mining and Metallurgy, Section B: Metallurgy 53, no. 1 (2017): 19–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/jmmb150910018l.
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TIn the present study the differences in the mineralogical composition and microstructure of various types of EAF stainless steel (EAF S) slag with regard to the cooling path, the operation practice in an EAF (electric arc furnace) and environmental ageing reactions were evaluated. It was shown that the mineralogy of the investigated EAF S slags varied from one slag to another, depending on the quality of the produced stainless steel. The production process of the treated steel also has a strong influence on the mineralogy of the slags. The conditions during water cooling were not sufficient to prevent the crystallization of primary mineral phases, which occurs predominantly in air-cooled EAF S slags, probably due to the high basicity of the investigated slags. However, the water cooling of hot slag leads to the absence of ?-CaSiO4 and the formation of secondary mineral phases predominantly calcite, portlandite, ettringite, calcium aluminate hydrate and calcium silicate hydrate. It has been shown that during the environmental ageing test (down-flow column test) secondary mineral phases were formed, which were the same as those formed during the water cooling of slags.