Research was conducted on the key metallurgical technologies in the smelting process of 1Cr13 stainless steel based on the ANS-OB process. Through thermodynamic and kinetic analysis of the process, the effects of steel tapping temperature, refining temperature, gas flow rate, smelting time, and reduction deoxidation on the smelting process were studied, and the key technical indicators for 1Cr13 stainless steel smelting were clarified. The results indicated that the tapping temperature of the converter and intermediate frequency furnace should be higher than 1 600 ℃ to ensure the subsequent refining temperature and reduce the temperature or composition mismatch caused by the adding alloys. The refining temperature range of ANS-OB process was 1 650 ℃-1 700 ℃, and its oxygen supply intensity gradually decreased from 0.8 m
3
/(t·min) to 0.4 m
3
/(t·min), while gradually increasing the argon supply intensity. Specifically, the flow ratio of O
2
to Ar was 1∶(0.86-2.16), and the main oxygen blowing time was 30 minutes-34 minutes, reducing the C content in the molten steel to below 0.08%. Then, ferrosilicon was used for reduction deoxidation, with a dosage of 10 kg/t and an Ar supply intensity of 0.5 m
3
/(t·min) maintained to reduce the O content in the molten steel to below 0.003 0%. Finally, add alloys such as ferrosilicon and manganese iron to adjust the composition of the molten steel. Smelting was carried out according to the established process plan, and good industrial test results were achieved.
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