A novel material for grounding resistance reduction agent

Abstract Basic oxygen furnace slag is a major by‐product of steel‐manufacturing plants, yet is often wasted. Over one million metric tons of basic oxygen furnace slag are generated annually. Recycled basic oxygen furnace slag is generally used in the cement industry, road construction and agriculture. The disposal of large amounts of basic oxygen furnace slag is a big problem for both steel‐makers and government agencies. However, the recycling of basic oxygen furnace slag still faces numerous technical, economical and environmental challenges. This study proposes using basic oxygen furnace slag as the main material in a grounding resistance reduction agent. Adding different proportions of water, cement and salt, the resistivity and clot strength of grounding resistance reduction agent was considered to find an effective combination. The effectiveness of the identified combination in reducing grounding resistance was experimentally verified.