Visualization of Slag Data for Efficient Monitoring and Improvement of Steelmaking Slag Operation in Electric Arc Furnaces, with a Focus on MgO Saturation

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Kirschen, Marcus:
Visualization of Slag Data for Efficient Monitoring and Improvement of Steelmaking Slag Operation in Electric Arc Furnaces, with a Focus on MgO Saturation.
In: Metals. Vol. 11 (2021) Issue 1 . - pp. 17-27.
ISSN 2075-4701
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/met11010017

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Frequent slag sampling and analysis is still the most common method used to investigate and improve slag operation in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) for low-alloyed carbon steelmaking. An MgO saturation diagram for EAF slags was derived from phase equilibrium calculations in the system CaO–MgO–FeO–SiO2–5%Al2O3 to provide monitoring and interpretation of the slag data with respect to control of MgO saturation, FeO reduction, dissolution from the MgO-based refractory lining, and unusual losses of repair mixes. Examples from 14 industrial EAFs are given.