Abstract: A wire for out-of-furnace treatment of metallurgical melts comprises a metallic sheath which encloses a core comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ca, Ba, Sr, Mg, Si and Al, wherein at least one layer of a composite coating is applied to an inner and/or outer surface of said sheath, which coating consists of a lacquer paint material and contains high-melting ultrafine particles selected from compounds of metal carbides and/or nitrides and/or carbonitrides and/or silicides and/or borides. The composite coating comprises a protector material, for which ferroalloys and/or flux agents are used. The metals contained in the high-melting compounds are titanium and/or tungsten and/or silicon and/or magnesium and/or niobium and/or vanadium. Said coating is applied evenly onto the surface of the sheath.

Abstract: A method for forming a dispersion strengthened alloy. An alloy material (8) is melted with a heat source (28) to form a melt pool (30) in the presence of a flux material (26), and strengthening particles (36) are directed into the melt pool such that the particles are dispersed within the melt pool. Upon solidification, a dispersion strengthened alloy (44) is formed as a layer or weld joint bonded to an underlying substrate or as an object contained in a removal support.

Abstract: A target cylinder and a method for fabricating the target cylinder. The target cylinder includes a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. At least one of the second end and the sidewall is an exposed portion that makes contact with a superhard component to determine at least one property of the superhard component. The exposed portion comprises at least one soft material and at least one hard material that is interveningly positioned between or within the soft material in a predetermined and repeatable pattern. In one embodiment, the differential of the unconfined compressive strength between the hard material and the soft material ranges from about 1,000 psi to about 60,000 psi.

Abstract: A Si-killed steel wire rod for obtaining a spring excellent in fatigue properties and a spring excellent in fatigue properties obtained from such steel wire rod are provided. In the Si-killed steel wire rod of the present invention, oxide-based inclusions present in the wire rod contain SiO2: 30-90%, Al2O3: 2-35%, MgO: 35% or below (not inclusive of 0%), CaO: 50% or below (not inclusive of 0%), MnO: 20% or below (not inclusive of 0%) and BaO: 0.2-20% respectively, and total content of (CaO+MgO) is 3% or above.

Abstract: A molten metal treatment lance includes a refractory having at least one channel extending through the refractory. A first tubular member having two open ends is located in the channel of the refractory. The first tubular member has a side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A second tubular member having an open end and a closed end is positioned in the first tubular member. The second tubular member has a side wall having an inner surface, an outer surface and at least one opening extending from the inner surface of the side wall of the second tubular member to the outer surface of the side wall of the second tubular member. The second tubular member is positioned in the first tubular member so as to form a space between the inner surface of the side wall of the first tubular member and the outer surface of the side wall of the second tubular member.

Abstract: A method and system for dispensing an additive wire involves use of a lance for delivering the additive wire and determination of location data with respect to a surface of a metallurgical melt into which the lance is placed.

Abstract: A Si-killed steel wire rod for obtaining a spring excellent in fatigue properties and a spring excellent in fatigue properties obtained from the steel wire rod are provided. The Si-killed steel wire rod of the present invention contains Sr: 0.03-20 ppm (means “mass ppm”, hereinafter the same), Al: 1-30 ppm and Si: 0.2-4% (means “mass %”, hereinafter the same) respectively, and contains Mg and/or Ca by a range of 0.5-30 ppm in total. Also, in the Si-killed steel wire rod of the present invention, oxide-based inclusions present in the wire rod contain SiO2: 30-90%, Al2O3: 2-50%, MgO: 35% or below (not inclusive of 0%), CaO: 50% or below (not inclusive of 0%), MnO: 20% or below (not inclusive of 0%) and SrO: 0.2-15% respectively, and total content of (CaO+MgO) is 3% or above. A spring excellent in fatigue properties can be obtained by forming the spring from such steel wire rod.

Abstract: A cored wire for introducing additive into a bath of liquid steel, of the type comprising a metal sheath surrounding said additive, characterized in that said additive predominantly comprises calcium silicate. A process for manufacturing a resulfurized steel, characterized in that it comprises a step of introducing, into the bath of liquid steel, such a cored wire.

Abstract: A method for reducing tundish and ladle nozzle clogging in a steel making process by introducing an additive into molten steel containers used in steel making at predetermined times. The additives introduced are oxides of iron which contain between 10% and 30% of oxygen by weight. By adding the oxides of iron in a controlled manner using a cored wire apparatus, clogs in tundish or ladle nozzles in the steel making process are avoided and the steel flows more smoothly with less interruptions due to clogged nozzles. A preferred embodiment uses oxides of iron contained in a cored wire which can be introduced at a predetermined rate and readily mix with molten steel, provide better distribution of dissolved oxygen in the steel to oxidize inclusions, and facilitate removal of the inclusions before the inclusions can cause nozzle clogging.

Abstract: A method and composition for removing sulfur from molten ferrous material, particularly molten iron. The desulfurization agent includes one or more pucks or briquettes of deoxidizing and/or desulfurization agent. The pucks or briquettes of deoxidizing and/or desulfurization agent include at least one deoxidizing metal and at least one ferrous metal.

Abstract: A method for introducing a cored wire into a bath of molten metal includes extracting the cored wire from a reel, and making it run into the molten metal bath, one part of the path traveled by the cored wire being formed in a guide tube with a distal end at a defined height above the metal bath's surface. The cored wire is driven and straightened under conditions practically not altering its substantially circular cross section and allowing it to be vertically introduced and penetrate into the depth of the bath. Elements for driving the cored wire from a reel, a guide tube for guiding the cored wire, and elements for straightening the cored wire are placed in front of its entry into the guide tube, the straightening elements giving the cored wire a straight direction without altering its circular cross section.

Abstract: A method for when preheating a ladle for use in steelmaking where less fuel is consumed in heating the ladle efficiently accurately to a controlled temperature. A temperature of a preheating process is varied by controlling a burner of the heating unit based on measurements of refractories of the ladle taken by a pyrometer. The heating unit includes an emissive coating for reducing heat loss and efficient heating during the preheating process. The heating unit also includes valve mechanisms for accurately varying a flame size of the burner of the heating unit during an idle stage of the preheating process.

Abstract: A method for reducing tundish and ladle nozzle clogging in a steel making process by introducing an additive into molten steel containers used in steel making at predetermined times. The additives introduced are oxides of iron which contain between 10% and 30% of oxygen by weight. By adding the oxides of iron in a controlled manner using a cored wire apparatus, clogs in tundish or ladle nozzles in the steel making process are avoided and the steel flows more smoothly with less interruptions due to clogged nozzles. A preferred embodiment uses oxides of iron contained in a cored wire which can be introduced at a predetermined rate and readily mix with molten steel, provide better distribution of dissolved oxygen in the steel to oxidize inclusions, and facilitate removal of the inclusions before the inclusions can cause nozzle clogging.

Abstract: Method for reducing the segregated seams of a steel which has high mechanical strength and high wear resistance and whose composition comprises by weight: 0.30%?C?1.42%; 0.05%?Si?1.5%; Mn?1.95%; Ni?2.9%; 1.1%?Cr?7.9%; 0.61%?Mo?4.4%; optionally V?1.45%, Nb?1.45%, Ta?1.45% and V+Nb/2+Ta/4?1.45%; less than 0.1% of boron, less than 0.19% of (S+Se/2+Te/4), less than 0.01% of calcium, less than 0.5% of rare earths, less than 1% of aluminum, less than 1% of copper; the balance being iron and impurities resulting from the production operation. The composition further complies with: 800?D?1150 with D=540(C)0.25+245(Mo+3V+1.5Nb+0.75Ta)0.30+125Cr0.20+15.8Mn+7.4Ni+18Si. According to the method, the molybdenum is completely or partially replaced with double the proportion of tungsten so that W>0.21%, and Ti, Zr, C are adjusted so that, after adjustment, Ti+Zr/2?0.2W, (Ti+Zr/2)×C?0.07, Ti+Zr/2?1.49% and D is unchanged at approximately 5%. Steel obtained and method for producing a steel workpiece.

Abstract: A process of producing a composite having carbon nanotubes is described where the carbon nanotube formation process of producing carbon nanotubes includes controlled heating of plant fiber materials in an oxygen-limited atmosphere. The plant fiber materials may be heated either cyclically or by rapid heating to produce the carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A metallurgical process involves providing an ingredient enclosure and placing a plurality of granules of a first material in the ingredient enclosure. The first material contains a first ingredient in a metallurgical process. A metallurgical process furnace having a chamber in which ingredients for the metallurgical process are added is provided and the ingredient enclosure and the first material are added to the chamber. The chamber is heated after the addition of the ingredient enclosure and the first material to the chamber, although it may also be heated prior to such addition. In one form, the granules comprise mill scale and the metallurgical process furnace is a blast furnace.

Abstract: A method of using scrap rubber and other scrap materials, such as tires or parts or pieces of tires, to manufacture or melt steel and other metals in a furnace is disclosed. The scrap rubber may be used as a carbon source for the manufacture of steel and other metals, and may be used as an energy source to melt the scrap metal used to make the steel and other metals. The net benefit of this method includes reducing the amount of scrap rubber, such as tires, to be sent to a waste disposal facility or landfill, thereby improving the environment. In addition, by increasing the use of scrap rubber as a source of energy for steel or metal production, less energy is required from other sources.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a steel melt containing up to 30% of Mn, which additionally may comprise up to 5% Si, up to 1.5% C, up to 22% Al, up to 25% Cr, up to 30% Ni, and up to 5% each of Ti, V, NB, Cu, Sn, Zr, Mo, and W, and up to 1% each of N and P, with the remainder being iron and unavoidable steel companion elements.

Abstract: A metallurgical process involves providing an ingredient enclosure and placing a plurality of granules of a first material in the ingredient enclosure. The first material contains a first ingredient in a metallurgical process. A metallurgical process furnace having a chamber in which ingredients for the metallurgical process are added is provided and the ingredient enclosure and the first material are added to the chamber. The chamber is heated after the addition of the ingredient enclosure and the first material to the chamber, although it may also be heated prior to such addition. In one form, the granules comprise mill scale and the metallurgical process furnace is a blast furnace.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a ferritic stainless steel containing an ultra low level of carbon concentration in molten steel within time shorter than existing technology by controlling content, appropriate composition, and liquid-state fraction, etc.

Abstract: A cored wire for introducing additive into a bath of liquid steel, of the type comprising a metal sheath surrounding said additive, characterized in that said additive predominantly comprises calcium silicate. A process for manufacturing a resulfurized steel, characterized in that it comprises a step of introducing, into the bath of liquid steel, such a cored wire.

Abstract: Method for reducing the segregated seams of a steel which has high mechanical strength and high wear resistance and whose composition comprises by weight: 0.30%?C?1.42%; 0.05%?Si?1.5%; Mn?1.95%; Ni?2.9%; 1.1%?Cr?7.9%; 0.61%?Mo?4.4%; optionally V?1.45%, Nb?1.45%, Ta?1.45% and V+Nb/2+Ta/4?1.45% ; less than 0.1% of boron, less than 0.19% of (S+Se/2+Te/4), less than 0.01% of calcium, less than 0.5% of rare earths, less than 1% of aluminum, less than 1% of copper; the balance being iron and impurities resulting from the production operation. The composition further complies with: 800?D?1150 with D=540(C)0.25+245 (Mo+3 V+1.5 Nb+0.75 Ta)0.30+125 Cr0.20+15.8 Mn+7.4 Ni+18 Si. According to the method, the molybdenum is completely or partially replaced with double the proportion of tungsten so that W>0.21%, and Ti, Zr, C are adjusted so that, after adjustment, Ti+Zr/2?0.2 W, (Ti+Zr/2)×C?0.07, Ti+Zr/2?1.49% and D is unchanged at approximately 5%. Steel obtained and method for producing a steel workpiece.

Abstract: An improved nickel-chromium-iron alloy is provided, which comprises up to about 5% of hafnium-containing particles. In one embodiment, an improved creep resistant castable oxide dispersion strengthened nickel-chromium-iron alloy comprises up to about 5% of hafnium, with at least part of the hafnium being present as finely dispersed oxidized particles. Further embodiments of the improved alloy can comprise additionally up to about 15% by weight aluminum. The alloy is particularly useful in the production of creep resistant tubes and castings, for example, for the petrochemical market.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive in the form of flux-cored wire for treating baths of liquid steel with a view to obtaining steels having a high lead content. The additive comprising metallic lead and/or one or more lead alloys according to the invention for treating baths of liquid steel, and is in the form of flex-cored wire composed of a metal sheath and a finely divided filling material, the latter being composed of a powder of metallic lead and/or of lead alloy and of a powder containing a material capable of releasing a gas, which is inert with respect to the liquid steel, at the temperature of the liquid steel bath. Characteristically, the powder of metallic lead and/or of lead alloy includes a particle size fraction GR between 200 ?m and 500 ?m and the particle size fraction GR has the following characteristics: —through a 200 ?m sieve: GR<5%; —through a 300 & ?m sieve: 90% 3GR3 10%; —through a 400 ?m sieve: 40% £ GR<100%; —through a 500 ?m sieve: 100% 3GR3 90%.

Abstract: A method and composition for removing sulfur from molten ferrous material, particularly molten iron. The desulfurization agent includes one or more pucks or briquettes of deoxidizing and/or desulfurization agent. The pucks or briquettes of deoxidizing and/or desulfurization agent include at least one deoxidizing metal and at least one ferrous metal.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for feeding an additive to a molten metal in a vessel to achieve a uniform dispersion of the additive are provided. In one example, the outlet of the lance is positioned below the surface of the molten metal. The lance is moved with a reciprocating motion, so that the outlet of the lance moves below the surface of the molten metal. The additive is dispensed through the outlet of the lance along a path traversed by the outlet in the molten metal while the lance reciprocates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cored wire injection process for introducing fluxes and alloying additives in liquid steel bath. The bath temperature and chemistry of the liquid steel is adjusted according to requirements in a secondary treatment unit. The additives are released from the cored wire, while controlling the zone of release. The yield of the additives can thus be controlled by changing dimension of the cored wire and speed of injection to suit the grade of steel processed and the treatment temperature. The zone of release is preferably close to the bottom of the ladle and the diameter and sheath thickness of the cored wire are preferably more than 13 mm and 0.4 mm respectively.

Abstract: A metallurgical process involves providing an ingredient enclosure and placing a plurality of granules of a first material in the ingredient enclosure. The first material contains a first ingredient in a metallurgical process. A metallurgical process furnace having a chamber in which ingredients for the metallurgical process are added is provided and the ingredient enclosure and the first material are added to the chamber. The chamber is heated after the addition of the ingredient enclosure and the first material to the chamber, although it may also be heated prior to such addition. In one form, the granules comprise mill scale and the metallurgical process furnace is a blast furnace.

Abstract: A high dimensional cored wire is provided containing de-oxidant material arranged in a core of the wire, the de-oxidant material being in finely divided granular or powdery form coated with a protective coating material, the diameter of the the cored wire varying between 13 and 40 mm. A process for manufacturing the wire is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a Martensite wear-resistant cast steel with film Austenite for enhancement of toughness comprises 0.25˜0.34 wt % C, 1.40˜2.05 wt % Si, 0.90˜1.20 wt % Mn, 1.80˜2.50 wt % Cr, 0.0005˜0.005 wt % B, 0.01˜0.06 wt % Ti, 0.015˜0.08 wt % Rare Earth, 0.015˜0.06 wt % Al, less than 0.035 wt % S, less than 0.035 wt % P, and the balance of iron. The method of producing the cast steel includes smelting and heat-treatment, after smelting as normal operation, adding Ferro-Rare Earth and Ferro-Boron in the ladle in sequence, then high temperature normalizing, water quenching and low temperature tempering. TEM structure of the cast steel is martensite lath with film austenite between martensite laths. Cast steel of the invention exhibits high hardenability and toughness, and low cost without precious Molybdenum and Nickel, applied to a range of wear-resistant castings, especially to heavy-section castings, i.e. heavy-section tooth.

Abstract: A low alloy steel, which has a chemical composition by mass %, of C: 0.1 to 0.55%, Si: 0.05 to 0.5%, Mn: 0.1 to 1%, S: 0.0001 to 0.005%, Al: 0.005 to 0.08%, Ti: 0.005 to 0.05%, Cr: 0.1 to 1.5%, Mo: 0.1 to 1%, O: 0.0004 to 0.005%, Ca: 0.0005 to 0.0045%, Nb: 0 to 0.1%, V: 0 to 0.5%, B: 0 to 0.005%, Zr: 0 to 0.10%, P?0.03%, and N?0.006%, with the balance being Fe and impurities, is manufactured by adjusting the value of ([Ti]/47.9)([N]/14)/([Ca])/40.1) satisfies not less than 0.0008 and not more than 0.0066, at the time of melting the said low alloy steel, wherein [Ti], [N] and [Ca] are the contents in the molten steel by mass % of Ti, N and Ca respectively. The thus-manufactured low steel alloy has a high SSC resistance with a yield stress of not less than 758 MPa.

Abstract: According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a process for production of an amorphous alloy can be provided at low cost by, e.g., efficiently removing magnetic-property-degrading Al and Ti when using inexpensive Fe—B or scrap as an amorphous alloy raw material. An exemplary embodiment of the process for production of an Fe-based amorphous alloy ribbon can comprise, by mass, e.g., 2 to 4% of B, 1 to 6% of Si, and a balance of Fe and unavoidable materials is provided. For example, it can be determined whether the molten alloy obtained by melting a main raw material has a Ti concentration or Al concentration of 0.005 mass % or greater: When such even occurs, iron oxide source having an iron content of 55 mass % or greater can be added thereto to reduce both Ti and Al to less than 0.005 mass % by oxidative removal. Alternatively, it is possible to determine whether the main raw material has a composition whose Ti concentration or Al concentration is 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a covering agent for a top slag of a metallic melt bath in a metallurgical vessel, in particular used in the steel industry, containing a material which melts on the melt bath and performs metallurgical work, wherein the material substantially comprises granules which have been rendered porous and the porosity of which is such that, at the melt bath temperature, a molten layer of liquid slag is formed on the melt bath, and a thermal barrier layer of the granules is formed above the molten layer of liquid slag. In addition, the invention relates to a process for producing the covering agent and to its use.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a type of alloying fine adjustment method in which alloy materials are pulverized into micropowder and fed via the conventional powder spraying system; the said alloy materials are fed into the upper part of the spraying tank of the spraying system whose spraying pipelines are connected to the aerated bricks at the bottom of the molten steel container. Based on the existing argon blowing and mixing system, argon is taken as the carrier and used to pressurize the alloy powders into the aerated bricks at the bottom of the molten steel container via the spraying system and further into the molten steel container for the sake of alloying fine adjustment. After the alloy powders are fed, continue blowing and mixing argons until the alloy powders and the molten steels are evenly mixed in the molten steel container to complete the alloying process. This method features such advantages as short alloying time, good alloying effects, high yield of alloys and absence of pollution.

Abstract: The present invention provides increased recovery in additive-enhanced or alloy-enhanced molten steel. This is accomplished by deoxidizing powders blended with the additive alloys. The deoxidizing powder reacts with the oxygen, thereby depleting the oxygen in this region. The alloy or additive region is enriched, thereby improving the recovery in the molten steel.

Abstract: The present invention provides increased recovery in additive-enhanced or alloy-enhanced molten steel. This is accomplished by dispersing agents blended with the additive alloys. The dispersant powder reacts with the carbon in the steel forming carbon monoxide gas which provides kinetic energy to the additive alloy particle causing dispersion within the molten bath, resulting in greater dissolution of the particles in the molten bath. The alloy or additive region is enriched, thereby improving the recovery in the molten steel.

Abstract: Smelting apparatus comprises a vessel (11) and a solids injection lance (27a) extending through an opening in the wall of vessel barrel (16) into the interior space of the vessel. Lance (27a) includes a central core tube (31) through which to pass solid particulate material into the vessel and an annular cooling jacket (32) surrounding the central core tube (31) throughout a substantial part of its length. Lance (27a) has a mounting structure (61) comprising a tubular part (60) extended about cooling jacket (32) and about twice the diameter of the cooling jacket. Tubular part (60) fits within a tubular lance mounting bracket (62) welded to the shell (16a) of vessel barrel (16) to extend outwardly from the vessel. The lance is held within mounting bracket (62) by clamping bolts (66) acting between flanges (63,65) on tubular part (60) and tubular bracket (62), such that the forward end of part (60) is flush with the inner surface of the refractory lining (16b) of vessel barrel (16).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a metal melt containing at least one base metal and at least one further alloy constituent, wherein the production takes place in a melting vessel with slag covering the melt. In accordance with the invention, for increasing the content of the alloy constituent of the melt, an additive is fed to the melt which contains said alloy constituent at a content of ?5-10 percent by weight of the alloy constituent, ?5-10 percent by weight of melting metallurgically harmless volatile matter, ?5 percent by weight of sulfur and possibly fractions of further alloy constituents and/or slag formers. The additive is obtainable by ore leaching and by precipitation in the form of hydroxides and/or carbonates. The invention also relates to such an additive.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a type of alloying fine adjustment method in which alloy materials are pulverized into micropowder and fed via the conventional powder spraying system; the said alloy materials are fed into the upper part of the spraying tank of the spraying system whose spraying pipelines are connected to the aerated bricks at the bottom of the molten steel container. Based on the existing argon blowing and mixing system, argon is taken as the carrier and used to pressurize the alloy powders into the aerated bricks at the bottom of the molten steel container via the spraying system and further into the molten steel container for the sake of alloying fine adjustment. After the alloy powders are fed, continue blowing and mixing argons until the alloy powders and the molten steels are evenly mixed in the molten steel container to complete the alloying process. This method features such advantages as short alloying time, good alloying effects, high yield of alloys and absence of pollution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cored wire injection process for introducing fluxes and alloying additives in liquid steel bath. The bath temperature and chemistry of the liquid steel is adjusted according to requirements in a secondary treatment unit. The additives are released from the cored wire, while controlling the zone of release. The yield of the additives can thus be controlled by changing dimension of the cored wire and speed of injection to suit the grade of steel processed and the treatment temperature. The zone of release is preferably close to the bottom of the ladle and the diameter and sheath thickness of the cored wire are preferably more than 13 mm and 0.4 mm respectively.

Abstract: A technique for producing iron utilizes agglomerations, such as briquettes or tablets, or powders, that include a sulfur-containing material such as iron sulfide, and and oxygen containing material such as iron oxide. The agglomerations or powders are substantially free of chemical binders and utilize iron and aluminum metal powders and pressure for compaction on either roll presses or tablet machines. Addition of metal powders provides rapid dissolution of the alloy and improved heat transfer. Iron sulfide agglomerations also provide consistent and improved sulfur recoveries compared to granulated iron sulfide additions with little to no sulfur odor.

Abstract: A method for inoculating molten iron. The method comprises passing the molten iron through a filter assembly at an approach velocity of about 1 to about 60 cm/sec. The filter assembly comprises a filter element and an inoculation pellet in contact with the filter element. The pellet has an inoculant dissolution rate of at least 1 mg/sec. to no more than 320 mg/sec. and comprises about 40-99.9%, by weight, carrier comprising ferrosilicon. The pellet further comprises about 0.1-60%, by weight, at least one inoculating agent selected from a group consisting of cerium, strontium, zirconium, calcium, manganese, barium, bismuth, magnesium, titanium and aluminum or from rare earths.

Abstract: A method for inoculating molten iron. The method comprises passing the molten iron through a filter assembly at an approach velocity of about 1 to about 60 cm/sec. The filter assembly comprises a filter element and an inoculation pellet in contact with the filter element. The pellet has an inoculant dissolution rate of at least 1 mg/sec. to no more than 320 mg/sec. and comprises about 40-99.9%, by weight, carrier comprising ferrosilicon. The pellet further comprises about 0.1-60%, by weight, at least one inoculating agent selected from a group consisting of cerium, strontium, zirconium, calcium, manganese, barium, bismuth, magnesium, titanium and aluminum or from rare earths.

Abstract: A cored wire consisting of an inner calcium wire surrounded by an aluminum sheath forming a composite core which in turn is encased in a steel jacket. The cored wire is formed continuously by covering an extruded calcium wire with aluminum then inserting the aluminum covered calcium wire into a steel jacket in a roll forming process. Also disclosed is a method of reducing splashing when introducing calcium metal into a molten ferrous metal bath.

Abstract: A method for producing an improved charging stock for use in further metallurgical processes including the steps of providing a source of molten metal of known composition, providing a source of solid particulate material of a known composition which is compatible with the molten metal, combining the molten metal source with the solid particulate material source to produce a combined stream and forming the combined stream into a plurality of uniformly sized metal billets for use in further metallurgical processes.

Abstract: A cored wire consisting of an inner calcium wire surrounded by an aluminum sheath forming a composite core which in turn is encased in a steel jacket. The cored wire is formed continuously by covering an extruded calcium wire with aluminum then inserting the aluminum covered calcium wire into a steel jacket in a roll forming process. Also disclosed is a method of reducing splashing when introducing calcium metal into a molten ferrous metal bath.

Abstract: A method for carrying out post combustion in an electric arc furnace comprising forming a preferential gas stream within the electric arc furnace, concentrating carbon monoxide within the gas stream, and providing post combustion oxygen into the gas stream where the carbon monoxide is concentrated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for making steel alloys directly in a tundish. Base steel enters the tundish from a ladle. An alloying chamber having a plurality of inlets is positioned above a tundish drain. An alloying material (for example, a wire including one or more alloying ingredients) is fed into the alloying chamber through a feed pipe originating above the liquid level in the tundish. Molten base steel enters the alloying chamber through the inlets and is mixed with the alloying material to make a steel alloy, which exits through the drain. The method and apparatus are especially suitable for making small order quantities of alloy steel of less than one ladle volume.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite wire for addition of solid products to metal baths in which the core comprises the addition products and a sheath of plastic material covers the core. The wire is produced by a coextrusion of the core and the sheath. The core comprises a mixture of a powder of addition product and a thermoplastic polymer powder, while the sheath comprises a thermoplastic polymer powder which can be the same as the thermoplastic of the core.

Abstract: A container for adding to a liquid metal of known density and melting point an additive metal of lower density. The container comprises a tube portion of defined cross-section formed of a metal having a melting point higher than the melting point of the liquid metal and which can alloy with the liquid metal without being a source of pollution, and an insert comprising the additive metal placed within the tube portion. The tube portion has at least one end portion constricted so as to leave a passage with a cross-section smaller than the defined cross-section of the tube, the ratio of the passage cross-section to the tube cross-section being from 1:10 to 1:1000. The container overall has a density greater than the density of the liquid metal, so that it sinks when placed within a bath of the liquid metal. This invention finds application in modifying aluminum-silicon alloys with sodium, and additive metal which is lighter than and floats on a bath of liquid aluminum-silicon alloy.