Electricfurnace smelting refers to the metallurgical process of smelting metals by utilizing electric energy to acquire the required high temperature, such as electric arc furnace steelmaking, plasma metallurgy and vacuum metallurgy.

• 电炉冶炼指的是利用电能获得要求的高温而进行的冶金生产，如电弧炉炼钢、等离子冶金和真空冶金等。