Liquid Formation in Sinters and Its Correlation with Softening Behaviour

Modern blast furnaces with extensive operational volume demand better-quality iron agglomerates as feed for stable operation. Sinter is the principal used in across Asia. Liquid generated during sintering process plays an essential role coalescence of sinter blend and quality. Therefore, estimation liquid properties at peak bed conditions helps manage behaviour, leading to better control final properties. In this study, three different sinters were reheated conditions, followed by quenching. Electron probe X-ray microanalysis (EPMA) was identify resultant phases quantify their chemical compositions. The impact bulk compositions analysed, especially on Furthermore, experiments conducted study softening melting behaviour sinters, cohesive range identified. Finally, effect detailed.