摘要 |
<p>Apparatus (10) for retaining slag in a tundish or a ladle or similar vessel containing molten metal. A refractory nozzle member (15) and a refractory retainer member (19) are secured to the bottom of the vessel around the molten metal discharge orifice (17). A refractory plug member (21) of a density between that of the molten metal and slag is positioned laterally within the retainer member (19) but free to move vertically during discharge of the molten metal from the vessel.</p> |