Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the production of semiprocessed non oriented grain electrical steel. More precisely it provides a solution to the technical problem of obtaining non oriented grain sheet or strip characterized by high magnetic permeability and low magnetic losses. According to the invention, starting from a steel with a low S, N and C content, through appropriate selection of hot-rolling variables and high-temperature annealing prior to cold rolling, a big improvement is achieved in the magnetic characteristics of the product, thanks to a better compromise between grain size and crystal orientation.

Abstract: Austenitic steel with improved high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance, characterized by the simultaneous presence, in defined quantities, of Nb, Mo and V and by the presence of C and N in a specific ratio with said three elements.

Abstract: A Ni-Cr based alloy not containing precious metals has been developed for prosthetic dentistry uses. The alloy is characterized by high hardness, good workability, high corrosion resistance and optimal adherence to ceramic materials, and consists essentially of:______________________________________ Cr 22.0-25.0% weight Mo 5.5-7.5% weight Si 2.0-4.5% weight B 0.25-0.50% weight Al .ltoreq.0.2% weight Fe .ltoreq.0.5% weight C .ltoreq.0.05% weight Cu .ltoreq.0.5% weight Mn .ltoreq.0.5% weight S .ltoreq.0.01% weight Rare earths 0.005-0.2% weight remainder Ni and impurities.

Abstract: Process for continuous electrolytic treatment of metals which employs treatment units comprising pairs of vertical cells characterized by the fact that the electrolyte is moved in a controlled manner and in such a way as to ensure the desired electrolyte flow-rate values and constancy of such values in each cell employed for said treatment.

Abstract: A process of continuous casting of liquid steel from a tundish having a plurality of casting holes through which liquid steel moves downwardly into a plurality of strands. The liquid steel is discharged into the tundish from a ladle and moves in opposite directions toward two adjacent holes from at least one node comprising a point from which liquid steel moves in different directions toward different holes. The liquid steel is subjected to the heating effect of a heat source at at least one such node. The heat source is a transferred arc plasma torch.

Abstract: A process for the continuous treatment of hot metal as it is running from the blast furnace, in order to enable low phosphorus and sulphur levels to be attained simply and cheaply, so that the metal thus treated is suitable for subsequent use in the convertor for the preparation of steels with a low and very low impurities content. Desulphurizing agent is added to the hot metal flowing in a trough into which it falls from the iron notch of a blast furnace, at a point close to that falling stream of hot metal. The silicon level is measured; and when it exceeds 0.25%, a silicon reduction agent is subsequently added to the hot metal in the trough. Finally, a phosphorus reduction agent is added to the hot metal as it leaves the trough and falls into a receptacle such as a torpedo car. Slag can be skimmed following sulphur and silicon treatments. The order of addition of the silicon reducing agent and sulphur reducing agent can be reversed.

Abstract: Austenitic steel with improved high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance, characterized by the simultaneous presence, in defined quantities, of Nb, Mo and V and by the presence of C and N in a specific ratio with said three elements.