Abstract: A treatment unit is disclosed for the introduction of a reactive additive into molten metal and particularly for the introduction of a nodularizing agent into cast iron. The treatment unit is adapted to be located in, on or above a pouring ladle 14 and comprises a pouring bush 1 opening directly or indirectly into a covered additive container 2 which is provided in its base and/or peripheral walls with a plurality of holes to allow the passage therethrough of molten metal. Means are provided, for example a ladle cover 8 or a funnel 21 to accommodate the additive container, for restricting contact of the molten metal being treated with the atmosphere. A process is also disclosed for introducing a reactive additive such as a nodularizing agent into molten metal such as cast iron using the treatment unit.

Abstract: A treatment unit is disclosed which comprises a pouring bush (1) opening directly or indirectly into an additive container (3) holding a reactive additive such as a nodularizing agent and which has an aperture at the top of its peripheral walls (7c) and optionally one or more other apertures (7) in its peripheral walls to allow the passage therethrough of molten metal. The additive container is housed within a covered jacket or funnel (4) for restricting contact of molten metal being treated with the atmosphere. The aperture at the top of the peripheral walls of the additive container may be in the form of an annular gap (7b) between the top of the additive container and either the bottom of the pouring bush or a cover provided for the funnel or jacket.

Abstract: A treatment unit is disclosed for the introduction of a reactive additive into molten metal and particularly for the introduction of a nodularizing agent into cast iron. The treatment unit is adapted to be located in, on or above a pouring ladle 14 and comprises a pouring bush 1 opening directly or indirectly into a covered additive container 2 which is provided in its base and/or peripheral walls with a plurality of holes to allow the passage therethrough of molten metal. Means are provided, for example a ladle cover 8 or a funnel 21 to accommodate the additive container, for restricting contact of the molten metal being treated with the atmosphere. A process is also disclosed for introducing a reactive additive such as a nodularizing agent into molten metal such as cast iron using the treatment unit.