Metal-flow impact pad and diffuser for tundish

摘要

The invention relates to a diffuser for use in a tundish and made of a refractory material comprising (a) a base portion having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein said top surface is an impact surface suitable for withstanding the impact of molten metal; and (b) an outer side wall entirely surrounding said base portion and extending from said top surface of said base portion in order to from a substantially bucket-like structure, and characterised in that said outer side wall comprises two or more flow outlets in the form of recesses extending from the edge of said side wall furthest away from said base portion towards but not up to said base portion. The invention further relates to the use of a diffuser in the process of pouring molten metal through a tundish.