Oxidation in Steel Casting - Oxidation is the process of reactions occurring in a solid material when it is made hot. In other words, it is a chemical change that occurs when secondary reactions take place as a result of heating. The oxidation changes the chemical composition, structure and properties of the solid material
Oxidation is an important part of the steel casting process because it increases ductility and toughness of the castings by changing their crystalline structure and modifying their microstructure. The oxidation also improves machinability and corrosion resistance of these castings.
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