Enhanced alkali vapor attack resistance of bauxite-SiC refractories for the working lining of cement rotary kilns via incorporation of andalusite

Bauxite-SiC refractories as the working lining of cement rotary kiln are subjected to severe alkali attack due to alternative fuel combustion. Herein, the present work aims to enhance their alkali attack resistance via incorporation of different types of andalusite (aggregates and powder). Results show that addition of andalusite reduces penetration of alkali vapor by decreasing their pore size. In particular, the presence of andalusite aggregate traps alkali vapor inside its pore network, retarding the corrosion of refractory matrix. By comparison, the presence of andalusite powder contributes to formation of liquid corrosion products to block the pores, which prevent alkali vapor from further penetration. Incorporation of andalusite into BSRs is straightforward and sought-after, providing an effective approach for high-performance refractory materials with excellent alkali attack resistance.     

Effect of partial substitution of calcium alumino-titanate for bauxite on the microstructure and properties of bauxite-SiC composite refractories

Calcium alumino-titanate (CAT) is obtained by processing titanium-iron slag in an industrial process that involves melting, homogenization, de-ironing, and silicon reduction. The correlation between CAT addition and the microstructures, phase compositions, thermo-mechanical properties, and alkali resistance of bauxite-SiC refractories were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), as well as by thermodynamic analysis. The results show that CAT can react with SiO₂ to form a low-melting-point phase (anorthite), causing the CA₆, CA₂, and CaTiO₃ phases to disappear. In addition, the formation of the liquid phase in the Al₂O₃-TiO₂-CaO-SiO₂ system at high temperatures deteriorates the properties of the composite. The strength and refractoriness under load of the composite decrease with the addition of CAT. Moreover, the thermal shock resistance of the composite first increase and then decrease with the addition of CAT. For CAT concentrations ≤10.8 wt%, the composite demonstrates good alkali resistance. The alkali resistance of the CAT-containing bauxite-SiC composite is mainly dependent on the external dense regions.     

水泥回转窑用含ZrO2耐火材料

含ZrO2耐火材料在水泥窑上的应用不断增加,水泥窑用含ZrO2耐火材料包括含锆白云石砖、含锆镁砖、含锆镁尖晶石砖、含锆高铝砖等.本文从材料的抗化学侵蚀性、热震稳定性、导热性和力学性能等方面讨论了ZrO2的引入对耐火材料使用性能的影响.     

Effect of the calcium alumino-titanate particle size on the microstructure and properties of bauxite-SiC composite refractories

Alkali resistance and thermo-mechanical properties of the transition zone of cement rotary kilns refractories are the key factors affecting their service life. Calcium alumino-titanate (CAT) containing bauxite-SiC composites were prepared using bauxite, SiC, CAT, Guang Xi white clay, α-alumina, and metallic silicon powder as starting materials and Al(H₂PO₄)₃ as the binder. The effects of the CAT particle size on the phase composition, microstructure, thermo-mechanical properties, and alkali resistance of the CAT-containing bauxite-SiC composites during firing were investigated. The results reveal that the CAT particle size strongly affects the composites’ microstructure and sintering densification. With decreasing particle size, the particle-particle and particle-matrix interfacial bonding deteriorates gradually. When CAT particles are added, the specimens show higher strength, refractoriness under load, and residual rupture strength than the specimens with fine CAT powders. Specimens with fine CAT powders show lower coefficient of thermal expansion compared to the specimens with CAT aggregates. The alkali attack test confirms that the bauxite-SiC composite refractories with CAT aggregates show better alkali resistance than those with CAT fine powder. According to the alkali mechanism, 1) K vapors penetrate the specimen through the open and connected pores and cracks, 2) K vapors react with anorthite and corundum to form kalsilite accompanied by the formation of a liquid phase and new cracks.     

Fabrication of porous SiC nanostructured coatings on C/C composite by laser chemical vapor deposition for improving the thermal shock resistance

Recently, fabricating one-dimensional (1D) nanomaterials on C/C composite has been recognized effective to improve the thermal shock resistance of the coated composites. However, the remaining metal catalyst in CVD process and the week bond of 1D nanomaterials with substrate limit the strengthening effect. Herein, laser chemical vapor deposition (LCVD) was proposed for fabricating porous SiC nanostructured coating on C/C composite without metal catalyst. The laser heating resulted in a temperature gradient between the top and bottom of the coating, providing an external driving force for the vertical growth of whiskers with side-branches, forming a porous network nanostructure. The porous nanostructure was beneficial to reduce CTE and effectively relieve thermal stress. After 10 times of thermal shock test from RT to 1723 K, the porous SiC nanostructured coating remained intact. This work provides a novel methodology to produce functional coating on C/C composite with outstanding thermal shock resistance.     

Preparation and properties of the three-dimensional highly thermal conductive carbon/carbon-silicon carbide composite using the mesophase-pitch-based carbon fibers and pyrocarbon as thermal diffusion channels

The novel three dimensional highly thermal conductive carbon/carbon-silicon carbide (C/C-SiC) composite was successfully prepared using the mesophase-pitch-based carbon fibers and pyrocarbon as the thermal diffusion channels. The results show that the highly thermal conductive C/C-SiC composite with 221.1 W m^?1K^?1 in the ablation direction exhibits a smaller temperature gradient, and the surface temperature is 470 °C lower than that of the lowly thermal conductive C/C-SiC composite. The mass and linear ablation rates of the highly thermal conductive C/C-SiC composite are 0.56 mg·cm^?2 s^?1 and 0.11 μm·s^?1, respectively.