This invention belongs to the field of
die casting in metallurgical processes, and particularly relates to a method for improving steel
ingot yield using high-temperature CO2 gas. The method includes: 1) filling the steel
ingot mold and runner with high-temperature CO2 before
casting, and preheating the mold and runner to 400-700°C; 2) during
casting, after the
molten steel enters the
ingot mold, the interior of the mold is a sealed space filled with CO2
atmosphere, and the CO2 heated by the
molten steel is circulated back to the heat exchange furnace. No protective
slag or heating agent is used during the
casting process; 3) after casting, during the solidification process of the steel ingot, the high-temperature CO2 gas in the heat exchange furnace is used to replenish the CO2 gas in the ingot mold, resulting in slow solidification of the steel ingot and sufficient riser feeding. The advantages are: using high-temperature CO2 gas as an isolation,
heat transfer, and insulation medium, and through a closed circulating heat exchange
system, precise temperature and
atmosphere control are achieved during the casting and solidification process of the steel ingot. By optimizing feeding and reducing waste, the steel ingot yield can be increased to over 90%.