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deoxidize [dē′äk·sə‚dīz] (chemistry) To remove oxygen by any of several processes. To reduce from the state of an oxide. (metallurgy) To remove an oxide film from a metal surface. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Its products are used to deoxidize steel and as key ingredients in desulphurizers and slag conditioners. Most foundries routinely use 1-2 oz phosphorus copper shot per 100 lb melt to deoxidize red brasses and tin bronzes. A good charge composition is 50% sprue, 40% scrap steel, an amount of pig iron sufficient to lower Mn, silicon carbide (SiC) to deoxidize, and crushed carbon electrodes for carbon and nucleation of graphite. |
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