Explore steelmaking impurity control: master deoxidation, decarburisation, desulphurisation, and degassing in this metallurgy-focused course.
Deoxidation
Full Code
MET0101210
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Short description:
Deoxidation: Analyze oxygen control using Ellingham diagrams and evaluate deoxidizers in this interactive metallurgy module.
Long description:
This module provides a focused exploration into the principles, mechanisms, and industrial applications of deoxidation within the context of primary steelmaking. Learners will analyze thermodynamic and kinetic factors influencing oxygen removal, interpret Ellingham diagrams, and evaluate the effectiveness of various deoxidizers such as aluminum and silicon. Through multimedia and interactive simulations, participants will engage with case-based applications and data interpretation, culminating in the ability to assess oxygen control strategies in molten metal environments.
What you will learn
- Analyze thermodynamic data to explain oxygen removal using Ellingham diagrams.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of common deoxidizers in primary steelmaking scenarios.
- Interpret solute metal activity charts to predict oxygen affinity.
- Apply kinetic principles to assess reaction rates during the deoxidation process.
- Assess the role of deoxidation in improving steel quality through case-based analysis.
- Compare multiple deoxidation strategies using simulated metallurgical environments.
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