Abstract:A two-dimensional numerical model was established to describe the mechanism of hook formation and evolution during the initial solidification process of continuous casting slab. Melting, coarsening, growing, and burying stages were observed to follow hook formation at the meniscus. The coordinates at which the hook was finally buried into the shell were determined for different casting speeds and pouring temperatures. The final hook depth was predicted to be approximately 1.8-2.9 mm, which was confirmed by met… Show more
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