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    The document discusses the five basic functions of mold flux in continuous casting: 1) thermally insulating the molten steel meniscus, 2) protecting the molten steel from reacting with gases, 3) absorbing products of de/reoxidation, 4) providing lubrication between the mold and solidifying shell, and 5) modifying heat removal in the mold. It also describes the three layers that form from the mold flux: solid mold flux, glass carbon matrix, and liquid slag.

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    The document discusses the five basic functions of mold flux in continuous casting: 1) thermally insulating the molten steel meniscus, 2) protecting the molten steel from reacting with gases, 3) absorbing products of de/reoxidation, 4) providing lubrication between the mold and solidifying shell, and 5) modifying heat removal in the mold. It also describes the three layers that form from the mold flux: solid mold flux, glass carbon matrix, and liquid slag.

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    The document discusses the five basic functions of mold flux in continuous casting: 1) thermally insulating the molten steel meniscus, 2) protecting the molten steel from reacting with gases, 3) absorbing products of de/reoxidation, 4) providing lubrication between the mold and solidifying shell, and 5) modifying heat removal in the mold. It also describes the three layers that form from the mold flux: solid mold flux, glass carbon matrix, and liquid slag.

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    The document discusses the five basic functions of mold flux in continuous casting: 1) thermally insulating the molten steel meniscus, 2) protecting the molten steel from reacting with gases, 3) absorbing products of de/reoxidation, 4) providing lubrication between the mold and solidifying shell, and 5) modifying heat removal in the mold. It also describes the three layers that form from the mold flux: solid mold flux, glass carbon matrix, and liquid slag.

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    This section covers:

    The five basic functions


    of mold flux.

    Prepared by the Technical Service Department of Van Metal Pt.


    Functions of Continuous
    Casting Mold Fluxes

    Prepared by the Technical Service Department of Van Metal Pt.


    The Three Layers of Mold Flux

    • Once applied to the mold,


    the solid mold flux melts
    due to the heat of molten Solid mold flux
    steel. This is the yellow
    slag directly above the
    steel. Between the solid Glass carbon matrix
    mold flux and the liquid slag
    is a transition area know as
    Liquid slag
    the glass carbon matrix.
    Molten steel

    Prepared by the Technical Service Department of Van Metal Pt.


    Continuous Casting Mold Flux
    Performs Five Basic Functions :
    • Thermally insulates the molten steel meniscus
    to prevent premature solidification.
    • Protects the molten steel in the mold from
    reacting with atmospheric gases.
    • Absorbs products of de/reoxidation from the
    molten steel.
    • Provides a lubricating film of molten slag to
    prevent the steel from adhering to the mold
    wall and to facilitate strand withdrawal.
    • Modifies thermal heat removal in the mold.

    Prepared by the Technical Service Department of Van Metal Pt.


    The design of the mold flux affects
    thermal insulation at the meniscus

    Thermal Insulating Barrier


    • The thermal
    insulating property
    can be controlled Liquid Slag
    through the mold
    flux’s bulk density,
    particle size, and
    carbon type(s).
    Molten
    Steel

    Prepared by the Technical Service Department of Van Metal Pt.


    Thermal Insulating Barrier
    Radiant Heat

    Radiant heat is absorbed


    Liquid Slag
    and reflected/deflected
    by the unmelted mold
    flux layer to minimize
    heat loss to the
    environment.
    Molten
    Steel

    Prepared by the Technical Service Department of Van Metal Pt.


    Thermal Insulating Barrier

    Proper thermal insulation of


    Liquid Slag Heat
    molten steel meniscus is
    required to lower shell De/reoxidation
    growth along meniscus Products
    Gas
    radius to allow products of Bubbles
    de/reoxidation and/or gas
    bubbles to enter into the
    liquid slag pool and not Molten
    become entrapped by Steel
    solidifying meniscus hook.

    Prepared by the Technical Service Department of Van Metal Pt.


    Your addition rate of mold flux affects thermal
    insulation at the meniscus

    The amount of unmelted Thermal Insulating Barrier


    flux applied by the
    operator has a direct
    effect on the fluxes ability Liquid Slag
    to insulate. Unmelted
    granular powder should
    be two inches thick, and
    added in frequent small
    Molten
    amounts. Steel

    Prepared by the Technical Service Department of Van Metal Pt.


    Protecting the Molten Steel from
    Reaction with Atmospheric Gases

    O
    • The tri-layer mold flux N
    H

    system (dry powder,


    Dry Powder
    glass-carbon matrix, Glass Carbon Matrix
    and liquid slag) acts as
    Liquid Slag
    a protective barrier.
    • This protective barrier
    prevents the reaction of
    Al Fe

    atmospheric gases with Mn


    Ti

    constituents of the
    liquid steel. Ti

    Prepared by the Technical Service Department of Van Metal Pt.


    Absorb Products of De/reoxidation

    • Mold fluxes are engineered


    materials that are designed
    to react with products of
    deoxidation and reoxidation.
    • The incorporation of these Liquid Slag
    products of de/reoxidation Al2O3 Mn TiN
    TiO2
    into the liquid slag improves Fe3+

    the quality of the cast


    section while facilitating its
    production.
    Al3+ Ti4+
    Thermal Heat Transfer
    in the Mold
    Solid Flux Film
    • The slag between the
    steel shell significantly
    Heat Flux
    affects heat transfer.
    Liquid
    • The mold wall is very MOLD Slag
    WALL
    cold, and causes the
    slag to freeze into a
    solid. The solid greatly Solidifying
    reduces heat transfer. Shell
    • The slag along the shell
    stays hot, and in liquid
    form. It lubricates.

    Air Gap
    Provides Liquid Lubrication in Gap Between
    Mold and Solidifying Shell

    Liquid slag is drawn Solid Liquid Steel


    down into the gap along Flux Slag Shell
    the steel shell. The
    liquid is a lubricant,
    allowing the steel to be Flux
    withdrawn without Velocity
    sticking to the mold wall. Mold
    If the steel sticks to the Wall
    wall, it causes a
    breakout.

    Prepared by the Technical Service Department of Van Metal Pt.

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