Abstract
In situ observation of the solidification of high-carbon steel (4 wt pct C) through decarburization has been carried out as a feasibility study into reducing high-power usage and high CO2 production involved in steel making. Decarburization has been carried out under both air and pure N2 atmospheres at temperatures of 1573 K and 1673 K (1300 °C and 1400 °C). A solidified shell of around 500 μm was formed with carbon concentrations reduced down to 1 pct in as short as 18 seconds.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3221-3224 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science |
Volume | 47 |
Early online date | 26 Sept 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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The authors would like to thank EPSRC for funding (Grant Number EP/M014002/1)Keywords
- Cementite
- Pearlite
- Decarburization
- Isothermal Solidification
- Basic Oxygen Furnace