Taphole

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005880",
  "term": "Taphole",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An opening in the bottom or side of a metallurgical furnace, such as a blast furnace or electric arc furnace, through which molten metal or slag is discharged. It is typically sealed with a refractory plug or clay gun during operation and opened by drilling or lancing when the furnace is ready to be tapped. The diameter of a taphole can range from 50 to 200 millimeters depending on the furnace size and material being tapped.",
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Abstichöffnung",
    "es": "piquera",
    "fr": "trou de coulée"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/taphole/"
}