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KCH DISTRICT REPORT 1976 9 by Duquesne personnel that they are looking for a complete package (boards, rings, compound). Arranged meeting with Chief Met and were Informed that there ls*only one approved Metallurgical supplier and that le FMP. There price was much cheaper than Ferro, therefore we will have to reconsider. Obtained sample of their topping compound and It is presently under evaluation. Should have results in early August and be able to make a presentation to the 60F Superintendent by mid to end of August 2. Teebrlx Cleveland is to put together necessary data to formulate a yield saving evaluation of this product. Customer claims it will be impossible to justify product on costs savings basis due to inhouse use of stools. 3. Heading - Electric Furnace Customer has complained of asbestos In our inserts have arranged simultaneous tests of the same boards and found asbestos in our material that is supposedly asbestos-free. Explained contamina tion due to use of other products, have explained also that we now do not use asbestos In any of our plants. Further shipments will be investigated to insure this to be the case. R. USS Edgar Thomson 1. Heading BED Retested 38x41 mold, results were favorable. Presently evalu ating PMP on production basis,await decision on the next s:c p for Foseco. Will continue contact to insure favorable steps. Wt I 2. Koron 160 Nalco material worked very well. Will be testing two other products before going to 160 for evaluation comparison. 1 continued 2427