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An analysis of the open-coil decarburization of steel

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A series of experiments has been conducted on commercial open-coil annealing facilities to investigate the effects of process variables on the decarburization of steel. A solid electrolyte oxygen probe using iron+iron oxide as a reference electrode has been developed for monitoring furnace atmosphere. This is shown to be a valuable tool in optimizing the decarburization process. By combining high gas flow rates with high dew point, it was possible to effect a significant reduction in the time required for open-coil decarburization.

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  1. Inland Steel Research Laboratories, 46312, East Chicago, Ind.

    Yong-Wu Kim & Harry P. Leckie

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Kim, YW., Leckie, H.P. An analysis of the open-coil decarburization of steel. Metall Trans B 6, 303–310 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02913574

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