FB 23040, Secondary metallurgy
A research block (FB) within Jernkontoret’s technical area 23, Metallurgy.
After pouring crude steel into the ladle, the ladle is lifted by a crane to the ladle furnace. Photo: Pia Nordlander, Jernkontoret's picture collection.
Committee Chairperson
Christina Viklund White, Ovako Bar AB
Vice chairperson
Karin Steneholm, Uddeholms AB
Research Manager
Christer Ryman, Jernkontoret
Member companies
Alleima AB, Sandviken
Bet-Ker Oy, Ylivieska
Carbomax AB, Västerås
Höganäs Borgestad AB, Bjuv
Höganäs Sweden AB, Halmstad
Outokumpu Stainless AB, Avesta
Ovako Bar AB, Smedjebacken
Ovako Imatra Oy Ab, Imatra
Ovako Sweden AB, Hofors
SSAB Europe, Luleå
SSAB Europe Oy, Brahestad
SSAB Special Steels, Oxelösund
Uddeholms AB, Hagfors
Vesuvius Scandinavia AB
Co-opted members
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
Luleå University of Technology, Luleå
Swerim AB, Luleå
Purpose and general orientation
The research block monitors and conducts research in the area of ladle metallurgy including vacuum metallurgy, with a focus on preparing the steel for the casting stage. The research block covers both low- and high-alloy steels.
