Steel manufacturing leads to the generation of large amounts of heat, dust, and waste gases in BOFs and EAFs. Furnace hoods, roofs, and sidewall systems are water-cooled components that enable the off-gases >3,000ºF to be properly cooled and processed prior to being discharged. These components are also subjected to physical wear and tear caused by slag particulates from the steelmaking process. This aggressive environment erodes conventional carbon steel furnace components. The aluminum bronze alloy has been demonstrated successfully in the basic oxygen furnace as a material that can stand up to the harsh steelmaking environment. It has also been shown to perform equally well in electric arc furnace applications, even though conditions differ significantly between the two processes.