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The mechanism of liquid copper deoxidation during argon blowing

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Abstract

Using the method of argon (with specified oxygen content) blowing, the possibility of copper deoxidation has been considered on the basis of specific thermodynamic data. Despite the oxygen exceeding its equilibrium content in argon, a significant copper deoxidation during blowing has been experimentally observed. The explanation of this phenomenon can be the reaction of oxygen with the crucible material. In the present study, graphite and Al2O3 crucibles were used. The stirring effect of gaseous bubbles promotes passing the substrates to and removing the products from the reaction zone.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)75-77
Number of pages3
JournalMetalurgija
Volume48
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2009

Keywords

  • Argon
  • Deoxidation
  • Liquid copper
  • Metallurgy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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