Metallurgy Investigation in Nonferrous Metal Smelting
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Extractive Metallurgy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 698
Special Issue Editors
Interests: vacuum metallurgy; rare and precious metals; molten salt electrolysis; separation and purification
Interests: pyrometallurgical technology; numerical modeling; titanium; external field metallurgy; metallurgical process strengthening
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The steelmaking and ironmaking industries are constantly evolving to meet the demands of a globalized market and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. This Special Issue of Metallurgy Investigation in Nonferrous Metal Smelting focuses on the latest advancements in metallurgical research, process optimization, and material development for both steelmaking and ironmaking. We welcome contributions exploring innovative process technologies, material characterization, and modeling techniques that address key challenges in these industries, including developing efficient and environmentally friendly direct reduction processes for iron ore, optimizing electric arc furnace steelmaking processes for improved energy efficiency and reduced emissions, investigating innovative technologies for refining and alloying steel, exploring new steel grades with enhanced strength and toughness for various applications, developing steels with specific properties, such as high corrosion resistance, high-temperature strength, or enhanced formability, investigating new raw materials and alternative iron sources for sustainable ironmaking, developing predictive models for ironmaking and steelmaking processes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs, and modeling the behavior of different materials during steelmaking and ironmaking processes to improve process control and product quality.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research and development activities in the field of steelmaking and ironmaking, fostering collaboration and innovation to address the growing demand for sustainable and high-quality steel production. We encourage submissions from researchers and industry professionals working across the spectrum of steelmaking and ironmaking, including process engineers, metallurgists, material scientists, and environmental specialists.
Dr. Lingxin Kong
Prof. Dr. Lei Gao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ferrous metallurgy
- blast furnace
- electric furnace
- continuous casting
- heat treatment
- microstructure
- recycling of scrap metal
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