EAF slag design to maximize refractories service life

- Organization:
- Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
- Pages:
- 15
- File Size:
- 1821 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2004
Abstract
An EAF slag properly saturated in MgO results in increased refractory service life and steelmaking efficiency. A computer model was developed using phase equilibrium data from the MgO-CaO-SiO2-FeO, MgO-CaO-Al2O3-SiO2 and SiO2-CaO-Al2O3-FeO systems to predict MgO saturated slag chemistry. This model has been successfully applied to a commercial EAF, although disciplined plant practices are required to achieve benefits from slag chemistry control.
Citation
APA:
(2004) EAF slag design to maximize refractories service lifeMLA: EAF slag design to maximize refractories service life. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, 2004.