Analysis and Quantification of Non-metallic Inclusions in Steel

Steel is one of the most important structural materials and its global production has shown a tremendous increase over recent years. In 2007, approximately 1.344 billion tons of steel were sold in the marketplace with new manufacturers entering the market to meet the growing demands. To ensure that the steel fulfills its application requirements, quality control has gained importance as the market offers a wider range of products than in the past