Corrosion behavior of Al2O3–C bricks in MnO-containing mold slag

• Published in: Journal of iron and steel research, international international, 2024-06, Vol.31 (6), p.1486-1492
• Main Authors: Zhao, Yi-jiang, Li, Guang-qiang, Wu, Yang, Yuan, Cheng, Meng, Ze, Deng, Xiao-xuan, Liu, Yu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Applied and Technical Physics; Engineering; Machines; Manufacturing; Materials Engineering; Materials Science; Metallic Materials; Original Paper; Physical Chemistry; Processes
• ISSN: 1006-706X; 2210-3988
• DOI: 10.1007/s42243-023-01056-7

In order to explore the corrosion mechanism of Al 2 O 3 –C refractories in the mold flux bearing MnO, the immersion test of Al 2 O 3 –C refractories in CaO–SiO 2 –CaF 2 –MnO slag with different MnO contents was carried out at 1550 °C. The results show that Mn particles were observed in the slag after experiment, due to the reduction of MnO by graphite in refractories. Large amounts of graphite were observed at the interface between refractories and slag, indicating that the oxidation of graphite is limited by the poor contact between graphite and molten slag. Therefore, the oxidation of graphite is not the main cause of damage to refractories. A small quantity of CaO·2Al 2 O 3 (CA 2 ) and CaO·6Al 2 O 3 (CA 6 ) adjacent to Al 2 O 3 grain was detected at the slag/reaction layer interface. CA 2 and CA 6 possess relatively high melting points, which is beneficial to hindering the further penetration of slag. However, the dissolution of Al 2 O 3 into slag is still the main cause for refractories damage. The increase in the MnO content of mold slag decreases the viscosity and then results in the severe corrosion of Al 2 O 3 –C bricks.