不同添加剂对镁质浇注料性能的影响

以电熔镁砂和高纯镁砂为主要原料制备了镁质浇注料,研究了不同添加剂对镁质浇注料性能的影响。研究结果表明,5种添加剂中,加入氧化铝微粉的镁质浇注料经1 100℃和1 500℃烧后的体积密度最大,浇注料基质中形成的方镁石/镁铝尖晶石复相结构有利于提高试样的抗热震性。加入氧化铬、铝铬渣和焦宝石的镁质浇注料,其抗热震性均高于未加入添加剂的镁质浇注料的该项性能。     

Effect of Bauxite Aggregate on Properties of Al_2O_3-SiC-C Iron Trough Castables

Al2O3- SiC- C iron trough castables were prepared using high alumina bauxite clinker GL-90( 1 mm) or homogenized bauxite GL-88 to replace the traditional brown corundum aggregates( 1 mm) to reduce the cost of iron trough castables. Effects of the two bauxite aggregates on properties of iron trough castables were investigated. The results show that the two kinds of bauxite affect flowability,bulk density,strength and slag corrosion resistance of trough castables differently. Compared with homogenized bauxite,high alumina bauxite clinker is more suitable to substitute brown corundum. The castables prepared from the bauxite clinker have similar performances with those prepared from brown corundum,especially used in medium or small blast furnaces with weak thermal impact and lower temperature hot metal.However,in large blast furnaces with severe thermal impact and high temperature hot metal,the performances of the two castables are significantly different. So it is suggested to use the brown corundum based castables in the front gyral zone of the slag skimmer.     

Improvement of Durability of Purging Plugs Using MgO Micropowder for Refining Ladles

To modulate the matrix of purging plugs, MgO micropowder was introduced as a replacement to magnesia powder in alumina–magnesia castables, and the effect of MgO micropowder on the properties of alumina–magnesia castables and the possibility of developing chrome‐free castables were investigated. Experimental results showed that the introduction of MgO micropowder resulted in an improvement in the volume stability, strength, and thermal shock resistance of alumina–magnesia castables due to its high surface energy and small particle size. However, excessive amounts of MgO micropowder led to a lower densification, and there was a slight degradation in the performance of the alumina–magnesia castables. The slag resistance of the prepared alumina–magnesia castables was significantly better than that of the alumina–chrome castables. Microstructure and energy spectrum analysis showed that the formation of a solidified reaction layer, mainly consisting of spinel and CaAl₁₂O₁₉, was the major cause of the observed difference in slag resistance. In addition, the alumina–magnesia castables had a lower linear thermal expansion coefficient than that of the alumina–chrome castables at each experimental temperature, which effectively decreased the thermal stress during its service period, thus exhibiting good thermal shock resistance.     

Effect of spinel content on slag attack resistance of high alumina refractory castables

High alumina refractory castables based on the Al₂O₃-MgO-CaO diagram ternary system were prepared using tabular alumina, white electrofused corundum, calcined alumina, synthetic spinel, dead-burned magnesia, dolomite, and calcium aluminate cement as starting raw materials. Two kinds of slags with 9.02 and 4.14 CaO/SiO₂ ratios were studied for slag resistance by means of crucible tests. The corrosion thickness increases with increase in magnesia content in all the designed compositions. The slag penetration decreases with increases in spinel content. Taking into account these results a refractory castable composition for its positioning into a steelmaking ladle was chosen.

Microstructural studies by SEM of samples taken from the slag line and wall in a steelmaking ladle were carried out. The correct amount of spinel required for practical applications was determined by the Al₂O₃-MgO-CaO-SiO₂ diagram quaternary system. A detailed model of the attack mechanisms is proposed.     

氧化镁-尖晶石浇注料的组成与性能的关系

以中档烧结镁砂、矾土基尖晶石和电熔白刚玉为主要原料,制备了不同基质组成的试样,并研究了浇注料的流动性、强度、永久线变化率、抗渣性和抗热震性。结果表明：基质的组成（特别是Ａｌ２Ｏ３／ＭｇＯ比）对浇注料的抗渣性、线变化率、抗剥落性和热震稳定性有显著影响,通过调整Ａｌ２Ｏ３／ＭｇＯ比可制得综合性能优良的氧化镁－尖晶石浇注料     

Use of alumina dispersant in alumina-spinel castable: Comparison between in situ and preformed spinels

The role of alumina dispersant as a flow modifier, completely replacing fume silica, on the properties of preformed and in situ spinel-containing low cement high alumina castables was investigated with variations in spinel content and granulometry. Both 10 and 20 wt.% spinel-containing compositions were prepared using preformed spinel or magnesia in alumina castable compositions with vibratable and self-flowing consistency. The castables underwent conventional processing methods and accessed for various refractory-related parameters post-heat treatments. No glassy phase was observed in the castables upon firing. The presence of self-flowing consistency led to improved characteristics. Preformed spinel-containing compositions showed improved density, strength, hot strength, and thermal shock resistance properties, whereas slag corrosion and penetration resistances were found to be higher for in situ spinel-containing castable.     

骨料对铝镁质浇注料性能的影响

研究了白刚玉、棕刚玉及矾土熟料三种骨料对铝镁质浇注料性能的影响。结果表明棕刚玉骨料浇注料和矾土熟料骨料浇注料具有较好的流动性、高温烧结性和抗渣性,但它们的热震稳定性都较差。     

Controlling hydration of hydratable alumina via co-grinding with Mg–Al hydrotalcite

The on-site industrial application of hydratable alumina (HA)-bonded castables is inhibited by the high hydration rate of HA. In this study, the hydration behavior of HA co-ground with sheetlike Mg–Al hydrotalcite (MAT) is investigated. The properties of castables bonded with MAT-bearing HA are systematically assessed. The hydration rate of HA co-ground MAT decreases as this allows MAT sheets to be effectively inserted into the microcracks of HA particles during grinding, thus decreasing the direct contact area between HA and water. The strength of MAT-bearing castables (0.5 and 1 wt%) fired at 800°C improved slightly owning to the generation of magnesia–alumina spinel. The mechanical strength of castables fired at 1100 and 1550°C decreased as the MAT content increased owing to an increase in porosity. Based on an analysis of the hydration behavior of HA and the properties of HA-bonded castables, the optimal MAT/HA weight ratio is approximately 1/10.     

MgO—Al2O3系浇注料的设计

以相关知识和实践经验为依据，探讨了ＭｇＯ－Ａｌ２Ｏ３系中铝镁质（含刚玉－尖晶石质和矾土熟料－尖晶石质）浇注料的基质料的设计和结合剂的合理选择问题。     

水泥含量对高纯铝尖晶石自流浇注料性能的影响

以致密刚玉和尖晶石为主要原料,铝镁尖晶石的含量为19%,在颗粒组成(5～0 mm)不变的情况下,研究了水泥含量分别为3%、8%和13%对高纯铝尖晶石自流浇注料性能的影响.结果显示1)随着水泥含量的增加,浇注料的加水量、干燥后致密度和强度均增加,但烧后致密度和强度都下降;2)水泥含量的变化对自流浇注料热态强度的影响不明显;3)随着水泥含量的增加,自流料烧后线变化增加,但水泥含量达到8%以后变化不明显;4)对于LF精炼炉渣,不管水泥的含量多少,自流料都不被渗透,但随水泥含量增加,自流料的抗熔蚀性变差;5)对于转炉钢包渣,随着水泥含量的增加,自流料的抗渗透性增强,抗熔蚀性变差,而渗透与熔蚀量之和减少;6)对于转炉末期渣,随着水泥含量增加,浇注料的抗渗透性增强,抗熔蚀性变差;7)应用相图分析了铝尖晶石浇注料的侵蚀机理,认为渣中Fe2O3或低熔点相CF的增加是渣渗透的主要原因.     

Effect of Treated Graphite on Properties of Al_2O_3-SiC-C Castables

Al2O3-SiC-C castables with 2% pitch or 2%,4% and 6% treated graphite,respectively,were prepared based on the basic formulation of traditional Al2O3-SiC-C castables. The flowability of castables,and bulk density,volume stability,strength,oxidation resistance and slag resistance of specimens fired at 110 ℃,1 100 ℃ and 1 500 ℃ respectively were comparatively studied. The results showed that:(1) With carbon source changing from pitch to treated graphite and the increase of treated graphite addition,water additi...     

基于数字图像相关法的铝镁质耐火材料抗侵蚀性能研究

钢渣侵蚀是耐火材料在服役过程中的主要损毁形式之一,实际侵蚀过程难以直接观察。传统上采用蚀后分析方法来评价耐火材料的抗侵蚀能力和了解侵蚀机理,但易缺少过程信息,导致结果存在偏差。因此,本文在高温可视化系统基础上,结合数字图像相关法,选取三种典型钢渣,开展铝镁质耐火材料的渣蚀行为研究,并探讨了不同钢渣及热处理温度对材料抗侵蚀能力的影响。结果表明：碱度越低的熔渣对铝镁质耐火材料的侵蚀越严重;对铝镁质耐火材料进行1 000℃以上的热处理,可有效提高材料的抗侵蚀能力;通过数字图像相关法可以获得随时间变化的平均应变曲线和侵蚀应变云图,其中平均应变曲线可以对比铝镁质耐火材料对不同钢渣的抗侵蚀能力,侵蚀应变云图可以反映侵蚀的演变过程,两者为耐火材料渣蚀过程的表征提供了量化指标。     

高铝矾土-尖晶石钢包浇注料的开发与应用

采用高铝矾土和矾土基尖晶石为主要原料 ,制备了高铝矾土 -尖晶石浇注料 ,研究了硅微粉和烧结镁砂细粉的加入量对该浇注料高温抗折强度及抗渣性能的影响及新开发的防爆剂对浇注料抗爆裂性能的影响。结果表明 :加入适量的硅微粉和烧结镁砂细粉 ,可改善浇注料的强度和抗渣性 ;新型防爆剂可有效改善浇注料的抗爆裂性 ;研制的浇注料在 4 0t连铸钢包上使用 ,效果很好。     

Reconstruction and hydration of hydrotalcite response to thermal activation temperature: Enhancement of properties for magnesia castables

Optimization binding system for refractory castables is significant to enhance the service performance. Hydrotalcite has been considered a promoter for high-temperature performance of basic castables, however, its binding property remains to be improved before practical application. In this work, the thermal activated Mg–Al hydrotalcites were incorporated in magnesia castables, and the mutual influence of pre-calcination temperature on the hydration, microstructure, and strength of castables was investigated. The obtained results indicated that the reconstruction of calcined hydrotalcite took place in the hydration process and effectively motivated the hydrolysis. Hydrate was thus promoted and a relatively dense microstructure of magnesia castables was confirmed by X-ray computed tomography analysis. Hydrotalcite pre-calcinated at 300 °C contributed to the highest early strength for castable, and the high-temperature properties also performed better than that of other pre-calcinated hydrotalcite-adding. The enhancement mechanisms of calcined hydrotalcite were attributed to the two following reasons: (ⅰ) the modified microstructure of magnesia castables from the early stage by hydration process, (ⅱ) the further enhanced sinterability inspired by the appropriate thermal activation effect.     

The impact of bonite aggregate on the properties of lightweight cement-bonded bonite–alumina–spinel refractory castables

The lightweight bonite–alumina–spinel (CA₆–Al₂O₃–MA) refractory castables with bonite aggregate and different spinel sources (pre-formed and in situ formation) were prepared in this study. The phase composition, microstructural features, and mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of CA₆–Al₂O₃–MA castables treated at various temperatures were investigated by techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), three-point bending method, and thermal shock test. The results indicated that the incorporation of bonite aggregate had a positive influence on the strength, thermal shock resistance and slag corrosion resistance. It especially decreased the thermal conductivity and had a slightly negative influence on the refractory under load and slag penetration resistance of the castables. For the in situ spinel-containing castable, the formation of in situ spinel with finer particle sizes and acicular CA₆ grains led to higher overall volume expansion, resulting in higher thermal expansion (∆L/L₀), linear change and the apparent porosity of castables. Also, the heat insulation, thermal shock and slag penetration resistance of castables with in situ spinel improved, while the strength, displacement, refractory under load and slag corrosion resistance decreased sharply.     

Slag attack evaluation of in situ spinel-containing refractory castables via experimental tests and thermodynamic simulations

Although the in situ spinel formation in alumina-magnesia refractory castables induces an expansive behavior, many investigations highlight its positive role in the corrosion resistance of such materials. Thus, this work addresses the slag attack evaluation of four designed in situ spinel-containing castables (containing hydratable alumina or calcium aluminate cement as a binder source and 0 or 1 wt% of silica fume) when in contact with a Fe_xO rich industrial slag. Corrosion cup-tests, microstructural characterization and a two-step thermodynamic simulation model were used in order to investigate the reactions taking place during the slag-refractory interactions. According to the attained results, hydratable alumina seems to be a suitable binder to improve the corrosion resistance of such castables, as it induces densification and the formation of an alumina-rich spinel phase at the slag-matrix interface. Moreover, the thermodynamic calculations matched to the experimental observations, attesting the efficiency of the proposed simulation model for the evaluation of the in situ spinel-containing castable corrosion behavior.     

Synthesis and evaluation of Mg-Al hydrotalcite formation and its influence on the microstructural evolution of spinel-forming refractory castables under intermediate temperatures

The mechanical properties of in-situ spinel (MgAl₂O₄)-forming alumina-based castables under intermediate temperatures are of critical importance before the refractory lining system reaches normal operating conditions. The objective of this study is to elucidate the role of the hydrotalcite formed within a fine-grained castables matrix, in which no strength loss of the MgO-bonded alumina-based castables without silica fume was observed. Numerous fundamental studies were conducted to examine the factors influencing hydrotalcite formation within the blended pastes composed of MgO and Al₂O₃ nanopowders; dead burned or fused magnesia and Al₂O₃ nanopowder; dead burned magnesia and water-dispersed sol of fumed alumina by using: XRD and DSC-TG-EGA(MS). The XRD, FTIR and ²⁷Al MAS NMR analysis of the hydrotalcite calcination products revealed that the spinel begins to form at temperatures as low as 700 °C. Finally, the physical properties, phase composition and microstructure of the refractory castables bonded with the hydrotalcite decomposition-routed nanostructured spinel were evaluated.     

矾土基高铝—尖晶石质钢包浇注料的研制和应用

以特级铝矾土、矾土基尖品石和烧结镁砂等为主要原料，采用超细粉凝聚结合，并对基质的化学矿物组成进行优化，开发出了矾土基高铝—尖晶石钢包浇注料。其烘烤特性良好，施工性能、物理性能及抗渣性比传统水玻璃结合的铝镁浇注料有显著提高。经在全国十多家钢厂的中小型钢包上使用，在绝大多数情况下其寿命比传统水玻璃结合的铝镁浇注料或铝镁炭发砖提高了１００％以上。     

Effects of Specific Surface Area and Impurities of Reactive Alumina on Properties of Corundum Based Castables

Effects of specific surface area and tiny amount of impurities of reactive alumina on the workability,sintering and high temperature mechanical strength of corundum based castables were investigated. The results show that the presence of reactive alumina with high specific surface area leads to accelerating of the hydration of calcium aluminate cement,thus shortening the working time and setting time of the castables,which can be ascribed that the critical energy barrier for stable nuclei of hydration products of cement can be reduced by the high specific surface area of reactive alumina. The sintering of the corundum based castables can be accelerated by the reactive alumina with high specific surface area and high amount of impurities, however, the reactive alumina with too high specific surface area and impurities can also lead to noticeable shrinkage of castables. In addition,high temperature mechanical strength of corundum based castables can be decreased by the higher amount of trace impurities of reactive alumina due to formation of lowmelting phase at high temperatures.     

Enhanced formation of magnesium silica hydrates (M-S-H) using sodium metasilicate and caustic magnesia in magnesia castables

Magnesium-silica-hydrates (M-S-H) is a promising binder for magnesia castables due to its bonding strength and progressive dehydration behavior over a wide temperature range during the heating-up stage. Sodium metasilicate and caustic magnesia were used to form M-S-H in magnesia castables. The results showed that M-S-H was remarkably produced in the caustic magnesia-microsilica slurries containing sodium metasilicate with increasing pH value, which activated the hydrolysis of microsilica into silicic ions and enhanced the M-S-H formation. When 0.3 wt% caustic magnesia and 0.05 wt% sodium metasilicate as additives were incorporated into magnesia castables, the cold crushing strength and cold modulus of rupture of castables after drying at 110 °C reached the maximum value of 68.3 MPa, which corresponded to ~ 40% improvement in comparison with those of caustic magnesia and sodium metasilicate-free magnesia castables. Besides, the enhanced formation of M-S-H bonding system contributed to a better explosion resistance of magnesia castables.