Kolokoltsev V.M., Kotok A.P., Dolbilov K.A. Problem with sulfur in cast steel

Abstract

This article studies the effect of sulfur on the mechanical properties of cast steels used for shaped castings. It is shown that the sulfur content in steels above 0.023% leads to a sharp decrease in their strength, toughness, ductility, which significantly reduces the operational stability of castings. We made a conclusion about the need to introduce new steel desulfurization technologies in the steel foundry.

Keywords

Cast steel, electric arc furnace, sulfur, nonmetallic inclusions, mechanical properties.

Kolokoltsev Valery Mikhailovich – D.Sc. (Eng.), Professor, Rector of Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical Uni-versity, Russia. Tel.: +7 (3519) 29 84 02. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Kotok Alexey Petrovich – Ph.D. (Eng.), Chief Engineer of CJSC Mechanical repair complex, OJSC MMK, Russia.

Dolbilov Kirill Alexandrovich – Postgraduate Student, Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University, Russia.

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