Effect of Weathering on Steel Converter Slag Used as an Oxygen Carrier.

Steel converter slag, also called LD slag, is a material that has been suggested for use as a low-cost oxygen carrier for chemical looping applications. Low-cost oxygen carriers are especially relevant for the conversion of solid fuels, which may contain large amounts of reactive ashes. Ash may limit the lifetime of the bed material, which is why a high-cost oxygen carrier will likely not be competitive.