Refining process of 430 stainless steel in AOD （argon oxygen decarburization） was simulated under the experimental condition. Al was chosen as deoxidizer, Mg-Al alloy was added in process of refining, and slag used ...Refining process of 430 stainless steel in AOD （argon oxygen decarburization） was simulated under the experimental condition. Al was chosen as deoxidizer, Mg-Al alloy was added in process of refining, and slag used in oxidation period of AOD was chosen in the experiments. The variation of total oxygen content, the size, morphology and composition of inclusions in refining process and the mechanical properties, pitting corrosion resistance of final samples were studied. The results show that no obvious differences in total oxygen content were observed among all the experiments. Neither chain nor cluster Al_2O_3 inclusions were found in refining process of experiments treated by Mg-Al alloys, the average size of inclusions in the steel treated by Mg-Al alloys was less than that of inclusions in steel not treated by Mg-Al alloy. 430 stainless steel treated by Mg-Al alloy shows better tensile strength, yield strength, and pitting resistance than that in the contrast experiment.展开更多
A phase diagram was drawn through thermodynamic calculation to understand the equilibrium conditions of 2MgO · SiO2 , MgO · Al2O3 , 3Al2O3 · 2SIO2, and 2MgO·2Al2O3 · 5SiO2 formation in Mg-AI-S...A phase diagram was drawn through thermodynamic calculation to understand the equilibrium conditions of 2MgO · SiO2 , MgO · Al2O3 , 3Al2O3 · 2SIO2, and 2MgO·2Al2O3 · 5SiO2 formation in Mg-AI-Si-O system of 430 stainless steel melts at 1873 K. Further, the thermodynamic formation and transformation conditions of MgO · Al2O3 inclusion were discussed. The following results are obtained when ws, =0.26% and wo = 1.0 × 10^-5 in molten steel. The uniphase cordierite inclusion is difficult to exist stably; MgO· At203 inclusion cannot he formed in case of wAl being less than 1× 10^- 6 ; 3Al2O3 · 2SiO2 would change to MgO· Al2O3 and 2MgO · SiO2 in turn with increasing the Mg content when wAl is above 1.7× 10^- 6 ; with the formation of MgO · Al2O3 inclusion, A1 content increases with increasing Mg content when wMg is over 1. 7 × 10^- 9. For equilibrium condition and calculated steel composition, 2MgO·SiO2 inclusion would be formed ultimately and MgO · Al2O3 is almost inexistent.展开更多
Submerged entry nozzle(SEN)clogging during continuous casting of Ti-stabilized ultra-pure ferritic stainless(Ti-UPFS)steels was systematically investigated via cross-sectional analysis and acid dissolution treatment.T...Submerged entry nozzle(SEN)clogging during continuous casting of Ti-stabilized ultra-pure ferritic stainless(Ti-UPFS)steels was systematically investigated via cross-sectional analysis and acid dissolution treatment.The SEN deposit profile was characterized as occurring in three major layers:(1)an eroded refractory layer;(2)an initial adhesive layer comprised an Al_(2)O_(3)-ZrO_(2) composite sub-layer and a dense Al_(2)O_(3)-based deposit sub-layer;and(3)a porous multiphase deposit layer mainly consisting of MgO·Al_(2)O_(3),CaO-Al_(2)O_(3),and CaO-TiOx.The MgO·Al_(2)O_(3)-rich inclusions did not adhere directly to the eroded refractory but were entrapped during the deposit growth.Results of inclusion characterization in the tundish revealed that the MgO·Al2O3-rich particles present in the tundish served as the primary source of clogging deposits.Furthermore,a novel cavity-induced adhesion model by circular approximation was established to explain the effects of complex inclusion characteristics and refractory material type on adhesion force.A high number of small MgO·Al_(2)O_(3) inclusions were expected to accelerate the buildup of clogging deposits.Improving the modification of MgO·Al_(2)O_(3)-rich inclusions in the size range of 2-4μm by Ca treatment was crucial to minimizing the risk of SEN clogging during the continuous casting of Ti-UPFS steels.展开更多
基金Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(50704010)Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities of China(090402019)
文摘Refining process of 430 stainless steel in AOD （argon oxygen decarburization） was simulated under the experimental condition. Al was chosen as deoxidizer, Mg-Al alloy was added in process of refining, and slag used in oxidation period of AOD was chosen in the experiments. The variation of total oxygen content, the size, morphology and composition of inclusions in refining process and the mechanical properties, pitting corrosion resistance of final samples were studied. The results show that no obvious differences in total oxygen content were observed among all the experiments. Neither chain nor cluster Al_2O_3 inclusions were found in refining process of experiments treated by Mg-Al alloys, the average size of inclusions in the steel treated by Mg-Al alloys was less than that of inclusions in steel not treated by Mg-Al alloy. 430 stainless steel treated by Mg-Al alloy shows better tensile strength, yield strength, and pitting resistance than that in the contrast experiment.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China (50704010)
文摘A phase diagram was drawn through thermodynamic calculation to understand the equilibrium conditions of 2MgO · SiO2 , MgO · Al2O3 , 3Al2O3 · 2SIO2, and 2MgO·2Al2O3 · 5SiO2 formation in Mg-AI-Si-O system of 430 stainless steel melts at 1873 K. Further, the thermodynamic formation and transformation conditions of MgO · Al2O3 inclusion were discussed. The following results are obtained when ws, =0.26% and wo = 1.0 × 10^-5 in molten steel. The uniphase cordierite inclusion is difficult to exist stably; MgO· At203 inclusion cannot he formed in case of wAl being less than 1× 10^- 6 ; 3Al2O3 · 2SiO2 would change to MgO· Al2O3 and 2MgO · SiO2 in turn with increasing the Mg content when wAl is above 1.7× 10^- 6 ; with the formation of MgO · Al2O3 inclusion, A1 content increases with increasing Mg content when wMg is over 1. 7 × 10^- 9. For equilibrium condition and calculated steel composition, 2MgO·SiO2 inclusion would be formed ultimately and MgO · Al2O3 is almost inexistent.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51574026).
文摘Submerged entry nozzle(SEN)clogging during continuous casting of Ti-stabilized ultra-pure ferritic stainless(Ti-UPFS)steels was systematically investigated via cross-sectional analysis and acid dissolution treatment.The SEN deposit profile was characterized as occurring in three major layers:(1)an eroded refractory layer;(2)an initial adhesive layer comprised an Al_(2)O_(3)-ZrO_(2) composite sub-layer and a dense Al_(2)O_(3)-based deposit sub-layer;and(3)a porous multiphase deposit layer mainly consisting of MgO·Al_(2)O_(3),CaO-Al_(2)O_(3),and CaO-TiOx.The MgO·Al_(2)O_(3)-rich inclusions did not adhere directly to the eroded refractory but were entrapped during the deposit growth.Results of inclusion characterization in the tundish revealed that the MgO·Al2O3-rich particles present in the tundish served as the primary source of clogging deposits.Furthermore,a novel cavity-induced adhesion model by circular approximation was established to explain the effects of complex inclusion characteristics and refractory material type on adhesion force.A high number of small MgO·Al_(2)O_(3) inclusions were expected to accelerate the buildup of clogging deposits.Improving the modification of MgO·Al_(2)O_(3)-rich inclusions in the size range of 2-4μm by Ca treatment was crucial to minimizing the risk of SEN clogging during the continuous casting of Ti-UPFS steels.
