The demand for high-quality steel products has been increasing in recent years. During continuous casting of those steels, the prevention of defect formation is crucial to ensure the highest surface quality. This contribution focuses on the effects of different Mn/S ratios and cooling conditions on the high-temperature embrittlement under continuous casting conditions using the In-Situ Material Characterization by Bending (IMC...

Surface defects are a critical indicator of semi-finished product quality, with the elements Cu and Sn exerting a significant influence through the phenomenon known as hot shortness. The present study quantifies the defect sensitivity caused by Cu and Sn for three different steel grades under continuous casting conditions using the In-situ Material Characterization by Bending (IMC-B) test. Building on this, purposefully pre-da...