The purpose of this text is to introduce the reader to the science, practice and economics of ladle metallurgy. In recent years ladle metallurgy has become an important component of the overall ironmaking/steel processing operational sequence. Indeed, some form of ladle treatment has become indispensable in modern steelmaking practice. This book provides a comprehensive description of ladle metallurgy practice, together with the underlying fundamentals and the process economics. The material provides a synthesis of recent published information on the subject. The combined expertise of the...