Some Unique Methods for Investigating Mold Flux Structure and Crystallization Behavior

This presentation will review some unique methods for investigating the structure and crystallization behavior of mold fluxes used in continuous casting. Results from two testing methods - in-situ real-time high-temperature Raman spectroscopy, and isothermal quenching and aging experiments in a molten tin bath - will be presented and the results related to observed mold flux behavior in the continuous casting process.

Ronald J. O'Malley | Missouri University of Science and Technology
 

B. Zhang | Missouri University of Science and Technology
 

H. Tekle | Missouri University of Science and Technology
 

J. Smith | Missouri University of Science and Technology
 

R. Gerald | Missouri University of Science and Technology
 

J. Huang | Missouri University of Science and Technology