Key Considerations

Several needs should be taken into consideration when selecting the right product for your steel making needs:

  • Magnesium and calcium balance for combined refractory and slag chemistry
  • Method of introducing dolomitic lime into furnace will dictate your grain sizing
     

Your Benefits

Why Dolomitic Quicklime from Carmeuse for Your BOF and Stainless Steelmaking Needs?

  • Magnesium content protects the refractory
  • Proper magnesium balance prevents erosion of the refractory

Why Dolomitic Quicklime from Carmeuse for your EAF Steelmaking and Foundry Needs?

  • Magnesium content protects the refractory
  • Proper magnesium balance prevents erosion of the refractory
  • Saturates slag with dolomitic lime to promote foaminess 
  • Protects the refractory from the electrodes