Recycling of Nickel Alloy Scrap and Waste Using the ESR Method in the Conditions of Limited Resources of RAW Materials to Preserve the Chemical Composition and Properties

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E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute of NAS of Ukraine

Abstract

Electroslag remelting (ESR) is an effective method for recycling nickel alloy scrap, enabling the preservation of chemical composition and the production of high-quality ingots with reduced environmental impact and minimized harmful emissions. Modern two-circuit ESR with a current-supply mould offers flexible requirements for electrode geometry and precise thermal control, allowing efficient processing of various nickel alloy scrap and waste into premium-quality ingots.

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