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Dross, Melt Loss, and Fluxing of Light Alloy Melts
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Published:2008
Abstract
Dross, which is the oxide-rich surface that forms on melts due to exposure to air, is a term that is usually applied to nonferrous melts, specifically the lighter alloys such as aluminum or magnesium. This article describes dross formation and ways to reduce it, the economic implications of dross, and in-plant enhancement or recovery of dross. It discusses the influence of the melter type on dross generation and the influence of charge materials and operating practices on melt loss. Fluxing is a word applied in a broad sense to a number of melt-treating methods. The article also discusses the...
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Member Sign InDaniel E. Groteke, David V. Neff, Dross, Melt Loss, and Fluxing of Light Alloy Melts, Casting, Vol 15, ASM Handbook, Edited By Srinath Viswanathan, Diran Apelian, Raymond J. Donahue, Babu DasGupta, Michael Gywn, John L. Jorstad, Raymond W. Monroe, Mahi Sahoo, Thomas E. Prucha, Daniel Twarog, ASM International, 2008, p 992–1000, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005285
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