Spiegel (Noun)
Meaning
Pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The spiegel added to the molten iron helped to remove excess oxygen and increase the manganese levels.
- During the steel production process, spiegel was added to the furnace to deoxidize the metal and enhance its strength.
- The metallurgist carefully monitored the amount of spiegel introduced to the molten iron to achieve the desired manganese content.
- The spiegel played a crucial role in refining the pig iron and producing high-quality steel with improved durability.
- The manufacturer imported large quantities of spiegel to meet the growing demand for manganese-rich steel alloys.