Abstract We performed a laboratory investigation at 1,873 K using MoSi 2 furnace to study the effect of refractories on inclusions in 55SiCr suspension spring steel. Three types crucible materials (Al O 3 , MgO·Al and MgO–CaO) were investigated. The results this indicated that SiO Al not suitable for making By contrast, MgO–CaO was perfect choice producing advantages crucibles smelt steel summa...