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=== Decarburization ===
Prior to the decarburization step, one more step should be taken into consideration: ''de-siliconization'', which is a very important factor for refractory lining and further refinement.
 
The decarburization step is controlled by ratios of oxygen to argon or nitrogen to remove the carbon from the metal bath. The ratios can be done in any number of phases to facilitate the reaction. The gases are usually blown through a top lance (oxygen only) and tuyeres in the sides/bottom (oxygen with an inert gas shroud). The stages of blowing remove carbon by the combination of oxygen and carbon forming CO gas.