Microwave-assisted Synthesis of Al_(4)SiC_(4) and Its Effect on Properties of MgO-C Refractories

Al_(4)SiC_(4) was synthesized from Al powder, silicon carbide, and graphite by microwave sintering, and characterized by XRD and SEM. Then the synthesized material was added to the magnesia carbon refractory brick to study its effect on the oxidation resistance, apparent porosity, bulk density, elastic modulus, and modulus of rupture. It is found that Al_(4)SiC_(4) can be synthesized by microwave sintering at 1 300 ℃ and the addition of Al_(4)SiC_(4)-containing material as an antioxidant can enhance the oxidation resistance of the magnesia carbon refractory brick.

Effect of Ferric Nitrate Loading Mode on Properties of Si_(3)N_(4) Composite MgO-C Refractories Prepared by Nitridation

In order to investigate the effect of the catalyst loading mode on the mechanical properties of Si_(3)N_(4) composite MgO-C refractories prepared by nitridation,fused magnesia,flake graphite,silicon powder,and phenolic resin were used as the main raw materials,and ferric nitrate as the catalyst to prepare refractories by nitriding at 1350℃.The effects of different catalyst supports(silicon powder,silicon powder+phenolic resin)on the formation of Si_(3)N_(4) in MgO-C refractories and the properties of refractories were studied.The results show that the silicon powder+resin catalyst support promotes the participation ofα-Si_(3)N_(4) in the reaction to generateβ-Si_(3)N_(4) and MgSiN_(2),and generates more SiC.However,this loading mode causes more gas to escape from the refractories and loosens the material structure,which reduces the mechanical properties.On the contrary,MgO-C refractories prepared by nitridation with silicon powder-supported catalysts under the same conditions show higher density and better mechanical properties.

Reactive wetting phenomena of MgO-C refractories in contact with CaO-SiO_2 slag

Wetting phenomena between MgO C and CaO SiO2 slags were investigated by varying carbon content.A sessile drop technique was adopted to study the wetting phenomena in conjunction with a high speed camera for the observation of intrinsic wetting phenomena.The results show that the high content of SiO2 and the presence of Al2O3 in slags enhance the diffusion of Mg2+,leading to the promotion of reactive wetting.The carbon in MgO C refractory impedes the penetration of slags by repelling the slag and slowing the diffusion of Mg2+.This accounts for the non-wetting behavior of the slag on MgO C refractory with 17% (mass fraction) carbon similar to that of graphite.

Oxidation Mechanisms in MgO-C Refractories

An investigation on the oxidation mechanism of the graphite in the MgO-C refractory materials is helpful to improving both the quality of these materials and to preventing and/or lowering of the adverse effects of the high-temperature oxidation. In this research, the oxidation behavior of the MgO-C refractories containing 5～20 wt% graphite was studied via weight-loss method. Atmospheric air was used for oxidation at temperatures ranging from 900℃ to 1300°C and the experimental data were compared with those obtained from the dimensionless kinetic equations of the shrinking core model, in order to determine the oxidation mechanisms of the refractories. The best fit was achieved with the porous layer diffusion control regime. Oxidation mechanism tends, however, to slightly deviate from pure pore diffusion control to pore diffusion-external gas transfer regime in the samples having more graphite contents (e.g. 20%).

Influence of Microporous Magnesia-rich Spinel Aggregates on Properties of Low Carbon MgO-C Refractories

Two types of low carbon MgO - C refractories with 6% graphite were prepared using microporous magnesiarich spinel （5 - 3 and 3 - 1 mm ） and fused magnesia （5 - 3 and 3 - 1 mm ） as coarse aggregates, respectively, fused magnesia （ ≤1 mm） as fine aggregate, magnesia powder （≤ 0. 088 mm ） , flake graphite powder （ ≤0. 088 mm）, metal Al powder （ 〈0. 074 mm） as matrix, and phenol resin as binder. After curing at 220 ℃ and coke-embedded firing at 1 500 ℃ , the apparent porosity, cold crushing strength, cold modulus of rupture, permanent linear change on heating, thermal shock resistance and slag resistance of the specimens were studied comparatively. The results indicate that： （ 1 ） after curing at 220 ℃ and coke-embedded firing at 1 500 ℃, the specimen with microporous magnesia-rich spinel replacing fused magnesia has lower bulk density and higher apparent porosity than the common low car- bon MgO - C specimen. After curing at 220 ℃, the specimen with microporous aggregate has lower strength than common low carbon MgO - C specimen, but after coke-embedded firing at 1 500℃, it has higher strength and lower permanent linear change on heating; （2） low carbon MgO - C specimen using microporous magnesia-rich spinel to replace fused magnesia aggregate has better thermal shock resistance but worse slag resistance.

Effect of Spherical Ni Powder on Microstructure of Secondary Carbon in MgO-C Refractories Matrix

In order to tackle the shortcomings of high brittleness,hard graphitization,and poor oxidation resistance resulted from carbonization of phenolic resin of Mg O- C refractories, effects of 2 mass% spherical Ni, and2 mass% spherical Ni plus 7. 5 mass% Al composite powder on microstructure of the secondary carbon in Mg O- C refractories matrix were investigated. The results show that a large number of carbon whiskers form after the carbonization of phenolic resin with Ni powder;in the Mg O- C refractories matrix with only Ni powder,the carbon microspheres form at all treatment temperatures and change slightly with the temperature rising;the carbon whiskers begin to generate in the specimens with composite powder at 1 000 ℃,the diameter of the carbon whiskers is about 0. 4- 0. 5 μm,and the length is about 3- 4 μm,and the formed carbon whiskers increase gradually with the temperature rising.

Investigation of Microstructure and Phase Composition of Chromic Oxide, AZS/Cr and High-alumina Refractories after Exposure of Basalt and Aluminaboronsilicate Glasses Melts

The microstructure and phase composition of high-alumina,chromic oxide,and AZS/Cr refractories containing 30%and 60%(by mass)Cr_(2)O_(3) after exposure to aluminaboronsilicate glasses and basalt melts depending on the type of melts and temperature have been studied.The mechanisms of refractory corrosion by the used melts and the factors contributing to the inhibition of corrosion development have been investigated by the method of petrographic analysis.On the basis of obtained results,the use of high-alumina,chromic oxide,and AZS/Cr refractories in the sections of glass furnace linings,experiencing the intensive impact of aluminaboronsilicate glasses and basalt melts,has been confirmed and scientifically substantiated.

The 9^(th) International Symposium on Refractories

Organizedby The Chinese Society for Metals The Chinese Ceramic Society Sinosteel Luoyang Institute of Refractories Research Co.,Ltd.Sponsored by Refractories Committee of The Chinese Society for Metals Sinosteel Luonai Materials Technology Corporation Co-Sponsoredby State Key Laboratory of Advanced Refractories The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy Refractories Press Indian Refractory Makers Association The Federation for International Refractory Research and Education.

Effect of stainless steel fibers on properties of MgO-C refractories

MgO-C refractories with stainless steel fibers were prepared to investigate the effects of stainless steel fibers addition on the thermal shock resistance,oxidation resistance,and microstructure of MgO-C refractories,and the optimum amount of stainless steel fibers was determined.The results showed that adding stainless steel fiber in MgO-C refractories can increase flexural strength and thermal shock resistance,with an optimal addition of 2 wt.%,owing to the bridging effect and crack deflection toughening of stainless steel fibers inside the material.The formation of MgAl1.9Fe0.1O4 composite spinel,which was responsible for higher oxidation resistance,produced volume expansion and prevented the diffusion of oxygen.The strengthening mechanism is physical embedding at room temperature,while it is reaction bonding at high temperature.

Effect of ZrC Modified Graphite on Structure and Properties of Low-carbon Al_(2)O_(3)-C Refractories

To address the issues of reduced performance and shortened lifespan during the low-carbonizating process of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories,nano-crystalline ZrC modified graphite was prepared using Zr powder and flake graphite as raw materials,with NaCl and NaF mixed salt serving as the medium.The flake graphite was gradually replaced by ZrC modified graphite in the preparation of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories,and its impact on the material’s structure and properties was investigated.The results indicate that,compared to samples with only flake graphite,the introduction of 1 mass%to 5 mass%nano-crystalline ZrC modified graphite can significantly enhance the mechanical performance of low-carbon Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories.When 5 mass%ZrC modified graphite is added,the mechanical properties of the samples are optimal,with the cold modulus of rupture and elastic modulus reaching 22.5 MPa and 65.0 GPa,respectively.

Effects of Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2) Raw Material Types on Properties of Anorthite Based Insulation Refractories

To optimize their Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2) raw materials,anorthite based insulation refractories were prepared by the in-situ sintering process combined with the foaming method after sintering at 1350℃for 3 h,using green and pollution-free kaolin,kyanite,andalusite and sillimanite as Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2) raw materials,respectively,and industrial CaCO_(3) as the CaO source.Effects of Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2) raw material types on the physical properties,phase composition and microstructure were investigated.The results are as follows.All samples prepared by different Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2) raw materials have hexagonal flake anorthite and a small amount of mullite and corundum.Their bulk density and thermal conductivity decrease in the order of using kaolin,andalusite,kyanite and sillimanite as the Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2) raw material,but their apparent porosity increases.Moreover,in the sample with kaolin,the bonding between anorthite crystals on the pore walls is closer than that of the other samples,which is conducive to increasing the cold crushing strength.The bonding between anorthite crystals on pore walls gradually decreases in the order of using kyanite,andalusite and sillimanite as the Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2) raw material,thus their cold crushing strength decreases accordingly.In comprehensive consideration,the properties of the sample from kyanite are the optimal.Its apparent porosity,thermal conductivity and cold crushing strength are 84.6%,0.141 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1) and 1.89 MPa,respectively.

Synthesis of Al_2O_3-SiC Composite and Its Effect on the Properties of Low-carbon MgO-C Refractories

Al2O3-SiC composite was synthesized with pyrophyllite and natural graphite as raw materials by carbothermal reduction reaction under argon atmosphere. The effect of synthesis temperature on phase composition and microstructure was investigated. Low-carbon MgO-C refractories were prepared by using the synthesized Al2O3-SiC composite as additive. The effect of its addition on the slag penetration and corrosion resistance as well as oxidation resistance of the refractories was investigated, and the slag resistance and oxidation resistance mechanisms of the Al2O3-SiC composite were also discussed. The results show that the synthesis temperature has a great influence on preparation of Al2O3-SiC composite. The Al2O3-SiC composite can be synthesized at 1873-1973 K under argon atmosphere, with pyrophyllite and natural graphite as raw materials, and particle sizes of the composite synthesized at 1973 K are mainly distributed as 1-2 μm. The slag penetration and corrosion resistance of low-carbon M80-C refractories can be remarkably improved by adding the synthesized Al2O3-SiC composite, and the oxidation resistance has an improvement to some extent. The increase of slag viscosity and the formation of MgAl2O4 can effectively inhibit the slag penetration and corrosion for the refractories.

Study on Corrosion Mechanism Between MgO-CaO Refractories and Slag

Magnesiu-Calcia materials containing 22 -53 wt% CaO hare been investigated Jot refinery slag corrosion and penetration resistance by Scanning Electron Microscopy （ SEM） .nd XRD. The corrosion and penetration resistance of MgO-CaO materials is enhanced with the increase of CaO content in specimens. It can be explained that, with increase of CaO content, the specimens reacted will＋ slag form higher melting point minerals of C3S ant C2S, creating a dense surface layer, which stopped others from penetrating further. Thus , the corrosion and penetration resistame was improved. No matter what kinds of slag were chosen, the depth of penetration decreased will＋ increase of CaO con,tent.

Recent Progress of Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced MgO-C and Al_2O_3-C Refractories

Carbon nanotubes （CNTs） have been extensively studied over the last two decades since they possess excellent properties.CNTs have been considered as new promising reinforcements for carbon containing refractories （CCRs）.Current research progress of the CNT-reinforced MgO-C and Al2O3-C refractories was summarized in this mini-review,and the CNT-reinforced CCRs possess remarkable mechanical properties and superior thermal shock resistance compared to CCRs without CNTs.

Abstracts Selectedfrom Naihuo Cailiao (Refractories)--A Bimonthly in Chinese

Preparation of lightweight insulation materials from forsterite and fly ash cenesphere/Xie Zhe,Deng Chengji,Dong Bo,Ding Jun,Zhu Hongxi,Zhou Nian,Yu Chao//Naihuo Callao-202256(5);:369 Abstract:In order to reduce the raw material cost and the sintering temperature,lightweight insulation materials were fabricated using forsterite and fly ash cenesphere as main raw materials,and borax as the texturizer,heat treating at 800。C for 1 h.The influence of the borax addition(5%,10%,20%and 30%,by mass)on the phase.composition,the microstructure,and the properties of the materials was studied.

Abstracts Selectedfrom Naihuo Cailiao(Refractories)——A Bimonthly in Chinese

Research progress on hydration resistance of magnesia-calcia refractories/Huang Ren,Li Kezhuo,Xie Houbo,Gao Ruihong,Huang Zhong,Zhang Haijun,Zhang Shaowei//Naihuo Cailiao.-2022,56(4):277Abstract:Magnesia-calcia refractories are widely used in the iron and steel smelting industry because of their advantages of steel liquid purification,high refractoriness,good thermal shock resistance and high corrosion resistance in basic slag.However,MgO and CaO usually hydrate in the process of manufacturing.

Corrosion Resistance Mechanism of MgO-CaO Refractories to Refining Slag

Corrosion resistance and penetration resistance of MgO-CaO materials with different CaO contents （22%, 42%, 49%, 53%, in mass）to refining AOD slag or VOD slag were investigated using static crucible technique by visual observation, SEM and XRD. The corrosion resistance and penetration resistance of speci-mens decrease with the increase of CaO content. This may be caused by the formation of C3S and C2S during the reactions between specimens and the slag. The formed C3S and C2S can restrain the further penetration to the matrix. The higher the CaO content, the more the C2S or C3S formed, the lower the porosity of the speci-mens, and the lower the penetration depth and corrosion rate. The corrosion resistance to AOD slag is better than that to VOD slag, because the reaction between AOD slag and the matrix is slighter than that between VOD slag and the matrix.

Steam Oxidation Resistance Comparison of Several Silicon Carbide Refractories at Elevated Temperatures

The oxidation tests of different SiC refractories including Si3N4-SiC bricks,Si3N4-Si2N2O-SiC bricks from China(SNO-1),Si3N4-Si2N2O-SiC bricks from overseas(SNO-2),SiAlON-SiC bricks,oxides bonded SiC bricks,self-bonded SiC bricks as well as SiC castables were carried out in the steam atmosphere(1 000 ℃,32 kg·m-3·h-1)for different durations(100,200,300,400 and 500 h).The mass,the volume,the bulk density and the apparent porosity before and after the oxidation were tested.The XRD and SEM analyses were conducted.The results indicate that:(1)under the steam atmosphere condition(1 000 ℃,32 kg·m-3·h-1),as the oxidation time increases from 0 to 500 h,the volume and the mass of the silicon carbide refractories increase,while the bulk density decreases;in terms of the apparent porosity,oxides bonded SiC bricks and SiC castables present an increasing trend,Si3N4-SiC bricks,SiAlON-SiC bricks and self-bonded SiC bricks present an increasing trend first and then a decreasing trend,and Si3N4-Si2N2O-SiC bricks present a decreasing trend or a trend of decreasing first and then increasing;(2)as for Si3N4-Si2N2O-SiC bricks,SNO-1 and SNO-2 have basically the same chemical and phase composition,SNO-2 has the lower mass change rate than SNO-1 during oxidation from 200-500 h,which indicates that SNO-2 has the better steam oxidation resistance than SNO-1.

Enhanced oxidation resistance of low-carbon MgO-C refractories with ternary carbides:a review

The demand for low-carbon MgO–C refractories is ever growing to meet the development of advanced steelmaking technologies and efficient energy conservation.Meanwhile,to improve the oxidation resistance and inhibit the weakness of low-carbon MgO–C refractories,antioxidants are necessary.The application of ternary carbides that focused on improving the oxidation performance of MgO–C refractories has been explored,and the ternary carbides including Al_(4)O_(4)C,Al8B_(4)C_(7),Al_(4)SiC_(4),Ti_(2)AlC,Ti_(3)AlC_(2),and Ti_(3)SiC_(2)have been proved effective.The crystal structure,physical properties,oxidation behavior,and synthesis of these ternary carbides were summarized,and their oxidation mechanism in assisting antioxidation of MgO–C refractories was discussed.In addition,the potential aspects related to the usage and development of ternary carbides in low-carbon MgO–C refractories were proposed.

掺杂氧化钇和富镧钐渣对连铸水口MgO-C耐火材料性能的影响

本研究分别考察了氧化钇(Y_(2)O_(3) )和富镧钐渣掺杂量对MgO-C耐火材料微观结构、烧结性能、力学性能和抗稀土钢侵蚀性能的影响。结果表明,Y_(2)O_(3) 和富镧钐渣通过与SiO_(2)和Al_(2)O_(3)反应而生成稀土硅酸盐和稀土铝酸盐,促进材料烧结,提高材料致密性。随着Y_(2)O_(3) 和富镧钐渣掺杂量增大,MgO-C耐火材料的体积密度、抗折强度和耐压强度均先增大后减小,而显气孔率的变化趋势相反。当Y_(2)O_(3) 和富镧钐渣的掺杂量分别为0.5%时,MgO-C耐火材料的体积密度分别为2.87 g/cm^(3)和2.85 g/cm^(3),显气孔率分别为9.6%和10.2%,抗折强度分别为7.6 MPa和6.8 MPa,抗压强度分别为46.4 MPa和41.2 MPa,致密性和常温力学性能提高的幅度最大,抗Ce基稀土钢侵蚀性能相比未掺杂稀土氧化物的试样分别提高了7.6%和10.2%。