| Abstract: | The evolution of H2S and SO2 from hot blast furnace slags by reaction with H2O has been found to be dependent upon the presence of O2 or H2 in the reaction zone as well as on the temperature. H2 has been found to produce a small increase in H2S and a small decrease in SO2 emission, while O2 has been found to produce a very great inhibiting effect on H2S emission and only a small increase in SO2 emission. The total emission of sulfur bearing gases is much less when H2O + air is blown at the slag than when H2O + Ar is blown at the slag, particularly at 1200°C and above. These effects may be useful in attempts to design systems for slag quenching which will produce less pollution. |
