EFFECT OF ELECTRIC FIELD ON THE GAS CONTENT OF CAST IRON

Effect of electric field on the gas content of cast iron has been experimentally established on the basis of electrochemical studies in the system “liquid cast iron – slag – gas phase”. It has been found that electric field influences on the nitrogen content, which contributes to the stabilization of austenite in cast iron: a "retention" of nitrogen by electric field takes place. The method of applying electric field in order to change the gas content of cast iron, as well as the method of practical application of electrochemical deoxidation of iron-carbon alloys have been suggested. The possibility of electrochemical deoxidation of iron-carbon melts has been proved.