What is Mill Scale and How to Remove It Empire Abrasives
Mill scale (also called scale) is the flaky surface that forms on hotrolled steel. Its composition includes FeO (iron (II) oxide), Fe2O3 (iron (III) oxide), and Fe3O4 (iron (II,III) oxide). You will find mill scaling on steel sheets, plates, and profiles. It arises when you roll hot steel billets or iron in rolling mills.