@wfaulk, A ladle is a container used to move liquid steel around a steelworks; typically, it will hold about 300 tons. I'm working on a mathematical model of the temperatures involved, as we don't want the steel freezing inside (as it is difficult to get it out if this happens) or melting a hole in the bottom (which is bad for the staff on the ... More @Wikipedia
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