# Foundry stirring bars

Graphite stirrer bars, thanks to their resistance to chemical attack and impact, are used in molten metal handling.

Family: Metallurgical applications

## Processes
- Bath agitation
- Degassing
- Homogenization

## Challenges
- Agitator erosion
- Metal contamination
- Fracture from thermal shock

## Advantages
- Chemical resistance to many non-ferrous metals
- Thermal stability
- Custom design

## Limitations
- Wear from erosion and thermal shock
- Possible metal contamination if the grade is unsuitable
- Service life depends on cycles and metal flow

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