Dissolution kinetics of magnesitic-dolomite and magnesite-chrome refractories in secondary steelmaking slags was studied by means of the rotating cylinder method under forced convection. Materials investigated include...Dissolution kinetics of magnesitic-dolomite and magnesite-chrome refractories in secondary steelmaking slags was studied by means of the rotating cylinder method under forced convection. Materials investigated include four magnesitic-dolomite samples（MgO content 40% to 93%）and two magnesite-chrome samples （co-clinkered and semi-rebonded）.Synthetic slags simulative of VOD and AOD slags with varying basicity （0.6-2.68） are used.The experiments are carried out in Ar atmosphere at different temperatures （1 600 ℃-1 750 ℃） and revolution speeds （200 r·min^-1 to 500 r·min^-1）.The microstructure of specimens （before and after slag tests） are studied by optical microscopy, SEM and EPMA. Based on our experimental results the mechanism and kinetics of the dissolution process are discussed.展开更多
The microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast A356（Al–Si） alloy castings were investigated. A356 alloy was cast into three different molds composed of sand, ferrochrome（Fe–Cr） slag, and a mixture of sa...The microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast A356（Al–Si） alloy castings were investigated. A356 alloy was cast into three different molds composed of sand, ferrochrome（Fe–Cr） slag, and a mixture of sand and Fe–Cr. A sodium silicate–CO_2 process was used to make the necessary molds. Cylindrical-shaped castings were prepared. Cast products with no porosity and a good surface finish were achieved in all of the molds. These castings were evaluated for their metallography, secondary dendrite arm spacing（SDAS）, and mechanical properties, including hardness, compression, tensile, and impact properties. Furthermore, the tensile and impact samples were analyzed by fractography. The results show that faster heat transfer in the Fe–Cr slag molds than in either the silica sand or mixed molds led to lower SDAS values with a refined microstructure in the products cast in Fe–Cr slag molds. Consistent and enhanced mechanical properties were observed in the slag mold products than in the castings obtained from either sand or mixed molds. The fracture surface of the slag mold castings shows a dimple fracture morphology with a transgranular fracture nature. However, the fracture surfaces of the sand mold castings display brittle fracture. In conclusion, products cast in Fe–Cr slag molds exhibit an improved surface finish and enhanced mechanical properties compared to those of products cast in sand and mixed molds.展开更多
文摘Dissolution kinetics of magnesitic-dolomite and magnesite-chrome refractories in secondary steelmaking slags was studied by means of the rotating cylinder method under forced convection. Materials investigated include four magnesitic-dolomite samples（MgO content 40% to 93%）and two magnesite-chrome samples （co-clinkered and semi-rebonded）.Synthetic slags simulative of VOD and AOD slags with varying basicity （0.6-2.68） are used.The experiments are carried out in Ar atmosphere at different temperatures （1 600 ℃-1 750 ℃） and revolution speeds （200 r·min^-1 to 500 r·min^-1）.The microstructure of specimens （before and after slag tests） are studied by optical microscopy, SEM and EPMA. Based on our experimental results the mechanism and kinetics of the dissolution process are discussed.
基金the DST–Fly Ash unit, New Delhi, India for their financial support (Grant Ref No.FAU/DST/600(52)/2012-13)Advance Analytical laboratory, Andhra University, India for the support in SEM–EDS studies
文摘The microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast A356（Al–Si） alloy castings were investigated. A356 alloy was cast into three different molds composed of sand, ferrochrome（Fe–Cr） slag, and a mixture of sand and Fe–Cr. A sodium silicate–CO_2 process was used to make the necessary molds. Cylindrical-shaped castings were prepared. Cast products with no porosity and a good surface finish were achieved in all of the molds. These castings were evaluated for their metallography, secondary dendrite arm spacing（SDAS）, and mechanical properties, including hardness, compression, tensile, and impact properties. Furthermore, the tensile and impact samples were analyzed by fractography. The results show that faster heat transfer in the Fe–Cr slag molds than in either the silica sand or mixed molds led to lower SDAS values with a refined microstructure in the products cast in Fe–Cr slag molds. Consistent and enhanced mechanical properties were observed in the slag mold products than in the castings obtained from either sand or mixed molds. The fracture surface of the slag mold castings shows a dimple fracture morphology with a transgranular fracture nature. However, the fracture surfaces of the sand mold castings display brittle fracture. In conclusion, products cast in Fe–Cr slag molds exhibit an improved surface finish and enhanced mechanical properties compared to those of products cast in sand and mixed molds.
