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Stirring Desulfurization of Molten Iron is an effective pretreatment process aimed at reducing the sulfur content in molten iron to meet the stringent requirements for sulfur content in subsequent steelmaking processes. Below is a detailed introduction to Stirring Desulfurization of Molten Iron:
Process Principle
Stirring Desulfurization of Molten Iron primarily involves immersing a stirrer (also known as a stirring paddle) into the molten iron and rotating it to create a vortex. This vortex enables the added desulfurizing agent to fully mix and contact with the molten iron, thereby facilitating the desulfurization reaction. The desulfurizing agent reacts chemically with the sulfur elements in the molten iron, generating sulfides that float to the surface of the molten iron. Subsequently, these sulfides are removed through slagging operations, achieving the purpose of desulfurization.
Main Methods
Stirring Desulfurization of Molten Iron mainly includes the following specific methods:
KR Stirring Method: The KR method (Kambara Reactor) is a widely used stirring desulfurization technique developed by Nippon Steel Corporation's Hirohata Ironmaking Plant in 1965. This method employs a stirrer made of refractory materials that rotates in the molten iron ladle to create a "V"-shaped vortex. This vortex causes the desulfurizing agent particles to be dispersed within the paddle end area due to turbulent action, allowing them to fully contact, mix, and stir with the molten iron, achieving efficient desulfurization. The advantages of the KR method include high desulfurization efficiency, low consumption of desulfurizing agent, low metal loss, and short stirring time.
Other Mechanical Stirring Methods: Besides the KR method, there are also mechanical stirring methods such as the DO method, RS method, and NP method. These methods are similar to the KR method in terms of process principles but may differ in specific equipment and operating parameters.
Process Characteristics
Efficiency: Stirring Desulfurization enhances the contact and mixing of the desulfurizing agent with the molten iron through mechanical stirring, increasing the rate and efficiency of the desulfurization reaction.
Flexibility: Stirring Desulfurization allows for adjustments to the stirrer's rotation speed, immersion depth, and the type and amount of desulfurizing agent based on different desulfurization requirements and molten iron conditions, adapting to various production demands.

















