The purpose of injection of calcium into liquid steel is to
P. replace Al2O3 inclusions by CaO inclusions
Q. modify Al2O3 inclusions into calcium aluminate inclusions
R. reduce sulfur content of steel
S. reduce nitrogen content of steel
A. P, Q
B. P, R
C. Q, R
D. Q, S
Answer: Option C
Identify the incorrect statement with reference to L.D. steel making
A. The temperature of L.D. furnace is maintained at around 1600°C
B. The basicity of slag is maintained at around unity
C. Dephosphorisation and decarburisation should proceed simultaneously
D. High silicon hot metal may lead to sloping
The oxidising power of a steel making slag is dependent on the concentration of
A. CaO, because Ca2+ ions are oxidising to the elements
B. CaO, because O2- ions are oxidising to the elements
C. FeO, because Fe2+ ions are oxidising to the elements
D. FeO, because O2- ions are oxidising to the elements
Inclusion free steel are known as
A. Plain carbon steel
B. Clean steel
C. Alloy steel
D. None of these
A. a is false but r is true
B. a is true but r is false
C. a is true and r is also true, but r is not the reason for a
D. a is true and r is also true, and r is the reason for a
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