Thermodynamic modeling is provided for nonmetallic inclusion formation during extra-furnace treatment and solidification of low-alloy low-carbon steels intended for use in corrosion-active media. Relationships are established for the effect on inclusion composition of alloying element additives, a periclase lining, calcium-containing materials, and presence of sulfur within a melt. Conditions are determined for a reduction in the amount of corrosion-active nonmetallic inclusions.
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Calculation in FactSage was performed in accordance with a model for component energy distribution (Compound Energy Formalism [8]).
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Translated from Novye Ogneupory, No. 12, pp. 36 – 41, December, 2017.
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Kushnerev, I.V., Serov, G.V., Tikhonov, S.M. et al. Prediction of Nonmetallic Inclusion Composition and Amount During Low-Alloy Pipe Steel Production. Refract Ind Ceram 58, 660–665 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11148-018-0164-x
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