Abstract
Abstract
RH (Ruhrstahl-Heraeus) degassing process was confirmed to be an effective method for making the steel cleaner by comparing the samples before and after RH degassing, mainly on the area of the total inclusion, the total number of inclusions, the mean area of inclusions, and inclusion size distribution. Four main types of inclusions including alumina and titanium oxides, and Al-Ti-O complex oxides were studied by analyzing their formation mechanisms, compositions, and morphology using SEM (scanning electron microscope) and EDS (energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy). Thermodynamic analysis through kinetic simulations of the different stages of RH degassing was conducted by the FactSageTM software package. Based on the equilibrium amount of oxides in the liquid steel, the effects of system temperature, oxygen contents, and alloy additions on the formation of inclusions and nozzle clogging were discussed to improve the steel’s cleanliness.
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Computer Science Applications,History,Education
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