Abstract
A review of the different definitions of clean steel, depending on steel grade and application is presented. The different methods to evaluate it are considered, including both direct and indirect methods. Operation practices to improve steel cleanliness at the ladle, tundish, transfer, and caster are highlighted.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 431-452 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Steelmaking Conference Proceedings |
| Volume | 85 |
| State | Published - 2002 |
| Event | 85th Steelmaking Conference proceedings - Nashville, TN, United States Duration: Mar 10 2002 → Mar 13 2002 |
Keywords
- Inclusions
- Morphology
- Nitrogen pick-up
- Size distribution
- Steel cleanliness
- Total oxygen
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Metals and Alloys