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Chapter 21, Problem 53P

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In steelmaking, nonmetallic impurities such as P, S, and Si are removed as the corresponding oxides. The inside of the furnace is usually lined with \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{MgCO}_{3}\), which decompose at high temperatures to yield CaO and MgO. How do CaO and MgO help in the removal of the nonmetallic oxides?

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QUESTION:

In steelmaking, nonmetallic impurities such as P, S, and Si are removed as the corresponding oxides. The inside of the furnace is usually lined with \(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{MgCO}_{3}\), which decompose at high temperatures to yield CaO and MgO. How do CaO and MgO help in the removal of the nonmetallic oxides?

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Steel is an alloy composed of iron with the addition of carbon. An additional 11% chromium is often required for corrosion- and oxidation-resistant stainless steels.

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