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Images tagged "fayalite-tap-slag"
![Tap-slag-run: Molten slag [fayalite, 2FeO.SiO4 or Fe2SiO6] is tapped from the bottom of the furnace, thus making room for a larger bloom to form. Note, the apparent waste of Fe (iron) is a necessary evil that reduces the free-flowing temperature of the slag and effectively flushes out the sand [quartz] and other impurities.](https://www.wealdeniron.org.uk/wp-content/gallery/test/tap-slag-run.jpg "Tap-slag-run: Molten slag [fayalite, 2FeO.SiO4 or Fe2SiO6] is tapped from the bottom of the furnace, thus making room for a larger bloom to form. Note, the apparent waste of Fe (iron) is a necessary evil that reduces the free-flowing temperature of the slag and effectively flushes out the sand [quartz] and other impurities.")