Oxygen Potential in Molten Tin and Gibbs Energy of Formation of SnO2 Employing an Oxygen Sensor

On-line monitoring of the dissolved impurities in molten metals is important for better process control during alloying and metal refining operations. Disposable-type oxygen sensors are commercially available and are used in the iron and steel industry worldwide. However, there is a need for develop...

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Published in:Journal of materials research 2000-07, Vol.15 (7), p.1576-1582
Main Authors: Kurchania, Rajnish, Kale, Girish M.
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Language:English
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Summary:On-line monitoring of the dissolved impurities in molten metals is important for better process control during alloying and metal refining operations. Disposable-type oxygen sensors are commercially available and are used in the iron and steel industry worldwide. However, there is a need for developing low-cost, reliable, long-life oxygen sensors for continuous monitoring of dissolved oxygen in molten metals. In this paper we present the results of the physical and electrical characterization of the solid electrolyte material ZrO2 (8 mol%Y2O3). The experimental results of the application of long-life solid-state electrochemical sensors designed using yttria-stabilized zirconia solid electrolyte for the measurement of oxygen potential in molten tin between 823 to 1273 K and standard Gibbs energy of formation of SnO2 from its elements are also reported.
ISSN:0884-2914
2044-5326
DOI:10.1557/JMR.2000.0226