The formation behavior of CaTiO3 during electro-deoxidization of ilmenite concentrate to prepare Fe–Ti alloy was investigated by experiments and simulation.The results indicate that the formation and decomposition of...The formation behavior of CaTiO3 during electro-deoxidization of ilmenite concentrate to prepare Fe–Ti alloy was investigated by experiments and simulation.The results indicate that the formation and decomposition of intermediate products,CaTiO3,are inevitable steps during electro-deoxidization of ilmenite concentrate.CaTiO3 can be generated through the hydrolyzation of molten salt and electrochemistry reaction during electrochemical process.The main reason for the generation of CaTiO3 is the electrochemistry reaction between Ca^2＋ from molten salt and TiO2 in the cathode.With the proceeding of the electro-deoxidization,CaTiO3 is further electrolyzed to form titanium sub-oxide.The current efficiency can be improved when CaTiO3 forms in the cathode by adding CaCO3 during sintering process.展开更多
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文摘The formation behavior of CaTiO3 during electro-deoxidization of ilmenite concentrate to prepare Fe–Ti alloy was investigated by experiments and simulation.The results indicate that the formation and decomposition of intermediate products,CaTiO3,are inevitable steps during electro-deoxidization of ilmenite concentrate.CaTiO3 can be generated through the hydrolyzation of molten salt and electrochemistry reaction during electrochemical process.The main reason for the generation of CaTiO3 is the electrochemistry reaction between Ca^2＋ from molten salt and TiO2 in the cathode.With the proceeding of the electro-deoxidization,CaTiO3 is further electrolyzed to form titanium sub-oxide.The current efficiency can be improved when CaTiO3 forms in the cathode by adding CaCO3 during sintering process.
