PHASE RELATIONS IN CaO-SiO2-Nd2O3 SYSTEM AT 1600oC Thu Hoai LE, Annelies MALFLIET, Bart BLANPAIN and Muxing GUO
Phase relations in rare earth oxides containing slag systems and rare earths (Res) recycling Res containing slags’ main components: CaO, SiO2, Al2O3 Rare earths issues Recycling rare earths Solution to enhance potential of metals recovery and slag recycling? Slag properties? Slag treatment processes Unknown form previous studies: liquidus surface, phase regions
Isothermal equilibrium experiment Ar S M MFC Oxygen sensor Water-cooled flange Methodology: High temperature equilibration Quenching technique Experimental conditions: Pt-20%Rh crucible Ar atmosphere Temperature: 1600oC Characterization: EPMA-WDS: quantitative analysis XRD: recognize phases in solid state equilibrium samples EBSD: determine liquid/solid phases M: Magnesium S: Silica gel MFC: Mass Flow Controller
Phase diagram construction
Application Thermodynamic database development for Res oxide systems Recycling of Res: modify slag composition, further slag treatment to optimize recycling process
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