Argon oxygen decarburization
PROCESS IN STAINLESS STEEL MAKING
Argon Oxygen Decarburization; Argon oxygen decarburisation
Argon oxygen decarburization (AOD) is a process primarily used in stainless steel making and other high grade alloys with oxidizable elements such as chromium and aluminum. After initial melting the metal is then transferred to an AOD vessel where it will be subjected to three steps of refining; decarburization, reduction, and desulfurization.