Cu Evaporation from Liquid Iron Alloy in Stream

The accumulation of copper in steel scrap is becoming an increasingly problematic issue in the steelmaking industry. Accordingly, the present study was undertaken to investigate the removal of copper from a liquid Fe–Cu alloy via tapping under vacuum. Furthermore, the impact of surface-active compon...

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Main Authors: Galiia Khalimova, Mykyta Levchenko, Hans-Peter Markus, Dariusz Sosin, Thilo Kreschel, Olena Volkova
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/11/1233
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Hans-Peter Markus
Dariusz Sosin
Thilo Kreschel
Olena Volkova
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description The accumulation of copper in steel scrap is becoming an increasingly problematic issue in the steelmaking industry. Accordingly, the present study was undertaken to investigate the removal of copper from a liquid Fe–Cu alloy via tapping under vacuum. Furthermore, the impact of surface-active components sulfur and oxygen was examined. For this purpose, four Fe–0.5 wt% Cu alloys with varying oxygen and sulfur contents were melted and subsequently poured at a pressure of 100 Pa. The findings indicate that alloys with low oxygen and sulfur content exhibited enhanced copper evaporation. Additionally, the evaporation of other tramp metals, including manganese, phosphorus, and tin, was observed, and the influence of sulfur and oxygen on this process was discussed. Furthermore, the vacuum treatment conditions for copper evaporation in industrial settings were explored.
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spelling doaj-art-a40083a3f253406f8e0a9ad5e47ed7fb2024-11-26T18:13:24ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012024-10-011411123310.3390/met14111233Cu Evaporation from Liquid Iron Alloy in StreamGaliia Khalimova0Mykyta Levchenko1Hans-Peter Markus2Dariusz Sosin3Thilo Kreschel4Olena Volkova5Institute of Iron and Steel Technology, TU Bergakademie, 09599 Freiberg, GermanyInstitute of Iron and Steel Technology, TU Bergakademie, 09599 Freiberg, GermanyESF Elbe-Stahlwerke Feralpi GmbH, 01591 Riesa, GermanyESF Elbe-Stahlwerke Feralpi GmbH, 01591 Riesa, GermanyInstitute of Iron and Steel Technology, TU Bergakademie, 09599 Freiberg, GermanyInstitute of Iron and Steel Technology, TU Bergakademie, 09599 Freiberg, GermanyThe accumulation of copper in steel scrap is becoming an increasingly problematic issue in the steelmaking industry. Accordingly, the present study was undertaken to investigate the removal of copper from a liquid Fe–Cu alloy via tapping under vacuum. Furthermore, the impact of surface-active components sulfur and oxygen was examined. For this purpose, four Fe–0.5 wt% Cu alloys with varying oxygen and sulfur contents were melted and subsequently poured at a pressure of 100 Pa. The findings indicate that alloys with low oxygen and sulfur content exhibited enhanced copper evaporation. Additionally, the evaporation of other tramp metals, including manganese, phosphorus, and tin, was observed, and the influence of sulfur and oxygen on this process was discussed. Furthermore, the vacuum treatment conditions for copper evaporation in industrial settings were explored.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/11/1233copperevaporationsteeltapping
spellingShingle Galiia Khalimova
Mykyta Levchenko
Hans-Peter Markus
Dariusz Sosin
Thilo Kreschel
Olena Volkova
Cu Evaporation from Liquid Iron Alloy in Stream
Metals
copper
evaporation
steel
tapping
title Cu Evaporation from Liquid Iron Alloy in Stream
title_full Cu Evaporation from Liquid Iron Alloy in Stream
title_fullStr Cu Evaporation from Liquid Iron Alloy in Stream
title_full_unstemmed Cu Evaporation from Liquid Iron Alloy in Stream
title_short Cu Evaporation from Liquid Iron Alloy in Stream
title_sort cu evaporation from liquid iron alloy in stream
topic copper
evaporation
steel
tapping
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/11/1233
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