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4. Glossary
Andalusite
Mineral species of the silicate subgroup of the nesosubsilicates, with formula Al 2 SiO 5 .
AOD
The AOD (Argon Oxygen Decarburization) process decarburizes stainless steels in a converter fitted with immersed side nozzles.
Bauxite
Mineral species with high alumina content consisting mainly of alumina hydrates: Al(OH) 3 (bayerite and gibbsite, monoclinic) and AlO(OH) (diaspore and boehmite, orthorhombic).
BOF (Basic Oxygen Furnace)
Top-fed oxygen converter.
Slab
Semi-finished steel product obtained by continuous casting. A...
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