Numerical Modeling of the Oxidation of Aluminum Alloy

A significant amount of aluminum is processed by melting secondary aluminum that contains small amounts of magnesium. A major drawback of aluminum production in secondary melt furnaces is the formation of dross or aluminum oxide by the oxidation of the molten metal. Since aluminum scrap forms a major source of the metal in secondary aluminum processing, the presence of alloying elements plays a key role in the oxidation process. Here, we …