International Conference on Thermo Mechanical Processing - TMP 2026

Session

Effects of Tramp Elements

22 Oct 2026, 10:50

Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

42. Influence of tramp elements on static recrystallization after hot deformation of a Nb-micro-alloyed steel

Paul Gawes (University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria)

22/10/2026, 10:50

Relevance of TMP and Microalloying to Sustainable Production of Steel and Nonferrous Alloys

Oral Presentation

The use of an electric arc furnace (EAF) can significantly lower CO2 emissions during the steelmaking process compared to the conventional blast furnace route. Depending on the quality of the scrap metal, elements such as chromium, molybdenum, and tin can end up in the steel production process.
These tramp elements are difficult or impossible to remove through metallurgical processing....

32. Hydrogen embrittlement and diffusion modelling in QP1180 AHSS for automotive applications

Giuseppe Macoretta (University of Pisa, Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering)

22/10/2026, 11:10

Relevance of TMP and Microalloying to Sustainable Production of Steel and Nonferrous Alloys

Oral Presentation

Multiphase steels combine the strengths of different microstructural components, offering both mechanical strength and ductility for lighter designs and lower vehicle emissions. Quenching and Partitioning (QP) steels are a 3rd generation Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) used in vehicles, featuring low-carbon martensite and retained austenite for an excellent strength-ductility balance. It...

71. A look under the scale: Cu-alloyed steels during continuous casting, re-heating and hot working

Stefan Zeisl (voestalpine Stahl Donawitz GmbH)

22/10/2026, 11:30

Metallurgical Fundamentals of TMP

Oral Presentation

The European steel industry is on the brink of a transformation. With the widespread replacement of the blast furnace iron making route and the use of steel scrap as a raw material, we can expect a higher amount of tramp elements such as Cu, Ni, Mo and Sn in our steels. These steels bring potential for cost-effective alloy design, but also challenges with regards to casting and hot working,...

45. Influence of tramp elements on thermomechanical processing and properties of martensitic steel grades

Dr Hans Magnusson (Swerim AB)

22/10/2026, 11:50

Relevance of TMP and Microalloying to Sustainable Production of Steel and Nonferrous Alloys

Oral Presentation

Scrap-based steel production is continuously increasing, replacing part of the ore-based steelmaking that is currently the dominant production method for low-alloyed steel grades. Driven by the green transition, scrap-based production using the electric arc furnace (EAF) can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions compared to carbon-based reduction of metal ore. Most emissions in the EAF route...

22. Influence of tramp elements on phase transformations, structure, and properties of scrap-based steels.

Oleksandr Glushko (Montanuniversität Leoben)

22/10/2026, 12:10

Relevance of TMP and Microalloying to Sustainable Production of Steel and Nonferrous Alloys

Oral Presentation

This contribution combines recent experimental results with literature data to summarize the current understanding of how tramp elements, introduced through the increased use of scrap in steelmaking, affect processability, microstructure, and the resulting mechanical properties of steels. Tramp elements such as Cr, Ni, Sn, Sb, Cu can give rise to a wide range of potential effects, including...