""The Manufacture of Electric Steel"" is a comprehensive technical treatise on the production and refining of steel using electric furnace technology. Written by Frank Thayer Sisco, this work serves as an essential resource for understanding the metallurgical processes that transformed industrial manufacturing in the early 20th century.
The book provides a detailed analysis of the primary methods of electric steelmaking, including the cold-scrap process and the hot-metal process. Readers will find thorough explanations of furnace design, chemical reactions during melting and refining, and the critical roles of deoxidation and desulfurization. Sisco meticulously explores the impact of slag composition and the addition of alloying elements on the final properties of the steel. Designed for engineers, metallurgists, and students, this volume balances practical operational insights with the underlying scientific principles of metalworking. Its historical and technical value makes it a cornerstone text for those interested in the evolution of metallurgy and the technological advancements that defined the modern steel industry.
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By:
Frank Thayer Sisco Imprint: Tradd Street Press Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 445g ISBN:9781025826097 ISBN 10: 1025826094 Pages: 318 Publication Date:14 February 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active