In-situ observation of the behaviour of non-metallic inclusions at different interfaces in the system steel-slag-refractory

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title = "In-situ observation of the behaviour of non-metallic inclusions at different interfaces in the system steel-slag-refractory",
abstract = "The system steel-slag-refractory and reactions of non-metallic inclusions at its interfaces are decisive in numerous metallurgical processes. In order to obtain the desired steel cleanness level, a detailed understanding of the occurring interactions is needed. This study focuses on the in-situ observation of different reactions of non-metallic inclusions in steel and slag. For this purpose a Confocal Scanning Laser Microscope attached to a high temperature furnace is applied which enables the visualization of metallurgical phenomena at steelmaking temperatures up to 1700 °C. Two different examples are discussed: First, the agglomeration of different inclusion types in a Ca-treated steel is described and corresponding attraction forces are calculated. Secondly, the dissolution of Al 2 O 3 and MgOAl 2 O 3 in two slags of the system CaO-Al 2 O 3 -MgO-SiO 2 is examined, including the evaluation of the governing dissolution mechanism. Finally, an outlook on further experimental possibilities is given.",
author = "Susanne Michelic and Salgado, {U Dieguez} and C Bernhard",
year = "2016",
language = "English",
volume = "143",
pages = "012010",
journal = "IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering",
issn = "1757-8981",
publisher = "IOP Publishing Ltd.",
number = "1",

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T1 - In-situ observation of the behaviour of non-metallic inclusions at different interfaces in the system steel-slag-refractory

AU - Michelic, Susanne

AU - Salgado, U Dieguez

AU - Bernhard, C

PY - 2016

Y1 - 2016

N2 - The system steel-slag-refractory and reactions of non-metallic inclusions at its interfaces are decisive in numerous metallurgical processes. In order to obtain the desired steel cleanness level, a detailed understanding of the occurring interactions is needed. This study focuses on the in-situ observation of different reactions of non-metallic inclusions in steel and slag. For this purpose a Confocal Scanning Laser Microscope attached to a high temperature furnace is applied which enables the visualization of metallurgical phenomena at steelmaking temperatures up to 1700 °C. Two different examples are discussed: First, the agglomeration of different inclusion types in a Ca-treated steel is described and corresponding attraction forces are calculated. Secondly, the dissolution of Al 2 O 3 and MgOAl 2 O 3 in two slags of the system CaO-Al 2 O 3 -MgO-SiO 2 is examined, including the evaluation of the governing dissolution mechanism. Finally, an outlook on further experimental possibilities is given.

AB - The system steel-slag-refractory and reactions of non-metallic inclusions at its interfaces are decisive in numerous metallurgical processes. In order to obtain the desired steel cleanness level, a detailed understanding of the occurring interactions is needed. This study focuses on the in-situ observation of different reactions of non-metallic inclusions in steel and slag. For this purpose a Confocal Scanning Laser Microscope attached to a high temperature furnace is applied which enables the visualization of metallurgical phenomena at steelmaking temperatures up to 1700 °C. Two different examples are discussed: First, the agglomeration of different inclusion types in a Ca-treated steel is described and corresponding attraction forces are calculated. Secondly, the dissolution of Al 2 O 3 and MgOAl 2 O 3 in two slags of the system CaO-Al 2 O 3 -MgO-SiO 2 is examined, including the evaluation of the governing dissolution mechanism. Finally, an outlook on further experimental possibilities is given.

M3 - Article

VL - 143

SP - 012010

JO - IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

JF - IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

SN - 1757-8981

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