During melting, it is essential to form basic slag by neutralizing the formation of acidic oxides, in particular silica and alumina, reaching an optimal basicity index (B.I.).
MgO Saturation
For slag saturation, it is important to meet magnesium demand during the melting phase, which comes from the relationship between content of iron oxide (FeO), slag basicity (B.I.) and temperature (t°) so as to obtain a correct slag basicity B4 CA0 + MgO / SiO2 + Al2O3.