• Title: Addressing Aluminum Melt Quality –
Part II: Methods of Controlling and Removing Inclusions
• Author: John Grandfield, Corleen Chesonis
• Author Company: Grandfield Technology Pty. Ltd., Metal Quality Solutions LLC
• Volume: Vol. 79, No. 6
• Year: 2021
• No. Pages: 2.5
• Description: Achieving a consistent melt quality is a key parameter for aluminum operations aiming to meet the standards of their customers. One important consideration in achieving a high aluminum quality is controlling and removing inclusions within the melt. Measurement and control of inclusions continues to improve with the advent of new methods and technologies. Part I of this series addressed the methods and technologies for measuring inclusions in the melt (LMA, October 2021). In this article, the basic concepts and conventions in respect to inclusion control and removal are discussed, along with some recent developments.
Product Code: ADD71BME11