Modern Approaches to Clean Steel Production: Challenges, Methods, and Prospects

Modern metallurgical technologies are aimed at improving the purity of steels, as the content of non-metallic inclusions significantly affects the mechanical properties and operational reliability of the metal. In particular, titanium heterogeneity and secondary oxidation present serious challenges in the production of high-quality steels. These defects lead to deterioration in plasticity, fatigue strength, and corrosion resistance, reducing the service life of products.