Instantaneous desulfurization of molten steel with varied aluminum and silicon by CaO–Al2O3 particles: In situ observation using confocal scanning laser microscopy

Key Points

• Desulfurization of molten steel significantly improves with varied levels of aluminum and silicon.
• The study indicates a 30% increase in desulfurization efficiency when using CaO–Al2O3 particles with optimal additives.
• In situ observation utilized confocal scanning laser microscopy to analyze particle interactions in real-time.
• This work highlights the importance of component ratios in the steelmaking process, with implications for industrial practices.