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Pulverulent composition for forming protective layer on steel melts

US4130423A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1977
Grant dateDec 19, 1978
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Expiry dateMar 31, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for forming a protective layer or slag at the surface of molten steel in the mold during a continuous casting process. The composition is constituted by a mixture of a natural silicate of low melting point and an elevated contents of alkaline oxides, a basic compound, a flux and pulverulent carbon. The natural silicate is a feldspar, a nepheline or nepheline-syenite. The composition is intended for use in continuous steel casting processes.

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