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Refractory/coal-slag compatibility studies: progress to date

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OSTI ID:6359550
Approximately 60 different refractories have been exposed to both acidic and basic molten coal slags at temperatures between 1500 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 to 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. 12 figures.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6359550
Report Number(s):
CONF-810528-17; ON: DE83007742
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English