Method for double alloying and nanophase modification of steel by atomic nitrogen

Abstract

A new technology of intense double alloying and modification involves introduction, during the process of secondary treatment of steel, of nitrogen-containing substance in urea (NH2)2CO into a ladle with a steel melt, which at a temperature of the steel liquid phase of approximately 1650° C. dissociates in an explosive manner, releasing atomic nitrogen. Conversion or transformation of an explosive dissociation of urea into an intensive process of self-propagating synthesis of nitride nanophases is carried out using differentiated by the amount and time schemes of the input of urea into steel melt, wherein the basic parameters, depending on the type of steel, are the flow rate of urea per tonne of steel in the range of 0.4-1.8 kg / tonne and speed of its input into the melt in the range of 5.0-8.0 kg per minute.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of International application no. PCT / RU2013 / 000190, filed on Mar. 13, 2013, the content of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Disclosure[0003]The present invention relates to ferrous metallurgy, namely, to the alloying and modification of steel with atomic nitrogen, which in contrast to molecular nitrogen, possesses unique physico-chemical properties, a very high chemical potential and highest energy potential, under influence of which the nature of the steel alloying and modification changes and causes fundamental physical qualities of steel.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]An object of the present invention relates to the ferrous metallurgy, namely, to secondary steel treatment, which is smelted in any steel melting unit and transformed into a casting ladle, where further technological operations related to deoxidation, alloying,...

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Benefits of technology

The new technology in steel alloying and modification is designed to increase the strength, ductility, and cold resistance of steel used in the construction industry. This helps to reduce the amount of metal used in building structures by 20-25% and ensures continued operation even in extreme climatic conditions (up to -65°C. The technology also aims to save money in the production of construction steel by saving up to 50-60% of expensive alloying elements without compromising the strength of the steel.

Problems solved by technology

However, the technology of steel alloying with nitrogen containing ferroalloys and purging a liquid phase of steel with nitrogen gas has significant drawbacks which have been clearly revealed from the latest research conducted by academic science on an energy level of the potential of atomic nitrogen.