This book systematically describes and discusses the influences of alloying elements and atmospheres on the oxidation behaviors of hot-rolled steels. The findings can aid in designing new compositions to improve oxide scale adhesion to steel substrates. The effects of rolling temperatures and deformation reductions on oxide scale integrity are also studied in detail. The book describes technologies for producing pickling-free and easy-pickling steels. The author develops and fine-tunes a numerical simulation for anisothermal oxidation behaviors using classical theories on oxidation kinetics and industrial data. This can accurately predict the evolution of scale thickness during hot rolling and the phase transformation of oxide scale during cooling. Finally, the book discusses processing windows for scale control to comprehensively improve surface quality of plates, hot coils, and wires. This book is suitable for personnel engaged in steel research and development and as a reference for post-graduates in related fields.
