Alloy Dissolution in Argon Stirred Steel

Author

Darryl S. Webber
Kent D. Peaslee, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Von Richards, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

This paper investigates the effects of argon flow rate, alloy size, and melt temperature on alloy dissolution and mixing rates in a fortyfive kilogram laboratory ladle fitted with a porous plug. The dissolution behavior of ferroniobium, nickel, and low-carbon ferromanganese, as well as the mixing characteristics of liquid tin, are evaluated and discussed to understand the dissolution and mixing mechanisms.

Recommended Citation

D. S. Webber et al., "Alloy Dissolution in Argon Stirred Steel," AISTech Proceedings, Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), May 2006.

Meeting Name

AISTech 2006 (2006: May 1-4, Cleveland, OH)

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Research Center/Lab(s)

Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Center

Keywords and Phrases

Alloy Size; Argon Flow Rate; Continuous Steelmaking; Mix Rate

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2006 Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

04 May 2006