A Basic Slag Is Needed in Steelmaking to

question 3

Multiple Choice

A basic slag is needed in steelmaking to

• A) remove SiO₂ as silicates.
• B) reduce any nitrogen- containing compounds to N₂.
• C) oxidize any carbon- containing compounds to CO₂.
• D) react with any BrØnsted- Lowry acids present.
• E) provide CaO to remove phosphorus oxides as Ca₃(PO₄)₂.

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Definitions:

Dolostone

A rock composed mostly of the mineral dolomite.

Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, often formed from the shells of marine life.

Carbonate Rocks

Sedimentary rocks composed primarily of carbonate minerals, such as limestone and dolomite, often formed from the accumulation of marine organisms' shells.

Wet Environments

Areas characterized by high moisture levels, which can significantly influence local ecosystems and geology.