Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 February 2011
A theoretical analysis of inoculation shows that homogeneous nucleation of CaO, CaS, Al2O3 and ZrO2 is possible arid subsequent heterogeneous nucleation of silicates yields substrates for graphite growth. Excessive silicate growth leading to separation of nuclei could result in fade.
Results show that CaO/CaS embyros are most effective via silicate formation, Zr and Al control fade arido xidation enhances inoculation and fade. Added stable oxides give only limited inoculation.