tundish
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In metallurgy, a tundish is a reservoir placed at the top of a mold into which molten metal is poured. It is a crucial component in the continuous casting of steel, acting as a distributor that receives steel from a furnace ladle and controls the flow rate into the mold. This control is essential for matching the liquid steel's flow with the withdrawal speed of the solidified strand from the mold. Tundishes are typically lined with refractory materials and are covered to prevent air from contacting the molten steel, thus minimizing reoxidation.12
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