Thermodynamics of Boron Removal from Silicon Using CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 Slags |
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| Authors: | Lars Klemet Jakobsson Merete Tangstad |
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| Affiliation: | 1.NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology,Trondheim,Norway;2.Elkem Technology,Kristiansand,Norway;3.Department of Materials Science and Engineering,NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology,Trondheim,Norway |
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| Abstract: | Slag refining is one of few metallurgical methods for removal of boron from silicon. It is important to know the thermodynamic properties of boron in slags to understand the refining process. The relation of the distribution coefficient of boron to the activity of silica, partial pressure of oxygen, and capacity of slags for boron oxide was investigated. The link between these parameters explains why the distribution coefficient of boron does not change much with changing slag composition. In addition, the thermodynamic properties of dilute boron oxide in CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 slags was determined. The ratio of the activity coefficient of boron oxide and silica was found to be the most important parameter for understanding changes in the distribution coefficient of boron for different slags. Finally, the relation between the activity coefficient of boron oxide and slag structure was investigated. It was found that the structure can explain how the distribution coefficient of boron changes depending on slag composition. |
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