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Coal slag-refractory compatibility studies: progress to date

Journal Article · · Ceram. Eng. Sci. Proc.; (United States)

Approximately 60 different refractories have been exposed to both acidic and basic molten coal slags at temperatures between 1500/sup 0/ and 1600/sup 0/C. A dense fused-cast chrome-spinel refractory has demonstrated superior resistance to corrosion by a wide variety of coal slags (CaO/SiO/sub 2/ = 0.2 - 1.7). Refractories containing > 30% chromia reacted with all types of slags to form complex spinel-reaction products. Alumina refractories were intermediate in performance in acidic slags and poor in basic slags. Magnesia-chrome refractories containing free MgO performed poorly in acidic slags but somewhat better in basic slags. Preferential dissolution of MgO was observed in all cases. 9 figures, 1 table.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL
OSTI ID:
6180105
Journal Information:
Ceram. Eng. Sci. Proc.; (United States), Journal Name: Ceram. Eng. Sci. Proc.; (United States) Vol. 2:11-12; ISSN CESPD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English