Transient Inclusion Kinetics: Effect of Steel and Slag Composition on the Inclusion Modification of Si-Mn-Killed Steels
(Room 411)
16 May 16
10:30 AM
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11:00 AM
Tracks:
Inclusions — Modeling Studies
The project investigates the kinetics of inclusion modification at silicon-manganese
killed steels and the effect of slag and steel chemistry on the possible inclusion
composition and morphology changes. These changes were assessed
experimentally using an induction furnace to simulate deoxidation and steel-slag
reactions present in industry-scale reactors. Inclusion analysis was done by
automated feature analysis and energy-dispersive X-rays. Besides the comparison
between expected and obtained inclusion compositions, further discussion is done
regarding radial inclusion size and composition inhomogeneity in sample, its
causes and correct quantification of manganese in inclusions.