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X-ray fluoroscopy observations of bubble formation and separation at a metal-slag interface

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Abbreviations

d b :

bubble diameter (m)

d o :

outer diameter of the nozzle (m)

f :

frequency of bubble formation (s−1)

g :

gravity constant (ms−2)

Q :

volumetric flow rate at 1450 °C (m3/s)

ρ :

density (kg/m3)

σ :

surface tension (N/m)

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Chevrier, V.F., Cramb, A.W. X-ray fluoroscopy observations of bubble formation and separation at a metal-slag interface. Metall Mater Trans B 31, 537–540 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11663-000-0159-z

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