Explore the Crucial Role of Secondary Steelmaking – Free this month!
What happens after hot metal or scrap is melted?
How is high-quality steel achieved — the kind that meets demanding specifications in automotive, construction, and packaging?
Welcome to Secondary Steelmaking — the critical refining stage that transforms liquid steel into a precise, engineered material. This month, you can explore this process in depth with our Free Course of the Month, available throughout August on steeluniversity.
What You’ll Learn
The Secondary Steelmaking course guides you through the key steps that occur after the melting stage — especially within Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)-based routes. You’ll explore how:
- Gases are removed to prevent porosity and improve cleanliness
- Alloying elements are added to achieve the desired composition
- Temperature is precisely controlled before casting
- Slag chemistry is managed to reduce impurities like sulphur
These refining processes are vital for ensuring steel’s final properties — and its performance in real-world applications.
🏆 steelChallenge-20: Get a Head Start
Planning to compete in steelChallenge-20?
This course is one of the key learning resources aligned with the EAF-based Secondary Steelmaking simulator used in the competition. Get familiar with key operations and decisions before registrations open on September 1 — and arrive better prepared for the challenge.