摘要 |
An electrode and a cooling element for a metallurgical vessel are disclosed with at least one cavity (18) and at least one cooling device (10, 12, 13) for spraying a cooling medium in this cavity. The invention is characterised in that at least one collecting means (11) for collecting molten metal breaking through the cavity (18) is provided in the cavity (18). The cavity (18) can thus be recessed in the furnace wall and be placed relatively close to the molten metal. The collecting means prevent furnace leaks in the event of molten metal breaking through into the electrode or cooling element and reduces risks of explosions caused by water enclosed by the molten metal. |