Steelmaking
The steelmaking process, where molten iron becomes solid steel, involves several stages of thermal and chemical treatment requiring a variety of refractory linings that are compatible with many application conditions.
These linings must have excellent resistance to steel and basic slag corrosion, as well as high thermal shock and oxidation resistance.
Saint-Gobain services this market with innovative refractories solutions that present high performances and contribute to enhanced steel quality.
Solution By Equipment
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- Iron Ladle
- Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF)
- Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)
- Steel Ladle
- RH Degasser
- Flow Control
- Reheating Furnace
Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)
Bricks and monolithics from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories are manufactured using carefully selected raw materials and stringently controlled processes in order to ensure resistance, quality and safety.
Electric Arc Furnace Products and Benefits
| Product | Characteristics | Application | Benefits |
| Brick | MgO-C | Wall | High corrosion Thermal shock resistance |
| Ramming mix | MgO | Bottom and slope area | High durability Quick repair |
| Gunning mix | MgO (silicate bonded) MgO (phosphate bonded) |
Cold and hot repair | High performance High Adhesion Low rebound |
| EBT | MgO-C | Tapping Hole | High erosion resistance |
FAQ
Can Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories develop custom refractory solutions for unique operating conditions?
Yes. Before proposing a refractory solution, a team of experienced engineers and specialists will work closely with the customer to ascertain their needs, operating conditions and requirements. Technical staff will visit customer plants if required, analyzing existing processes to precisely identify all requirements before presenting the customer with a suitable refractory solution.
Can Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories recommend potential process improvements for EAF operation?
Yes. Highly qualified technical staff are on hand to assist customers in identifying opportunities for operational improvements, such as slag treatment, repair standards, slag conditioning and more. These improvements have the potential to result in substantial optimization of equipment performance.
How do Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ solutions help to improve EAF service life and performance?
Brick-based and monolithic refractory solutions are developed in-house or with a trusted international technology partner. Solutions are developed using the most advanced technology available, ensuring all necessary characteristics and properties for optimum EAF performance and service life.
