Parameter |
Findings |
Purity (Al content) |
22 % |
Particle Size |
-52 mesh |
Salt Content |
1 --1.5 % |
Almix is highly deoxidizing powder comprising of a powder mixture containing metallic aluminum having good spreading ability. It is added into the furnace before tapping.
Almix - Typical Chemistry |
Al |
25-50% |
Al2O3 |
50-60% |
Others |
As per requirement |
Al2O3 |
44-85% by weight |
CaO |
3-35% by weight |
MgO |
9-20% by weight |
SiO2 |
1-4% by weight |
Iron Oxides |
0.1-1.0 by weight |
Vanadium Oxides |
0.1-3.0% by weight |
Metals, Oxides and inerts |
<1.0% by weight |
It is a mixture of metallurgical chemicals which is primarily used for desulphurisation and deoxidation.