WOLLASTONITE
Introduction:
Wollastonite is a kind of multi-purpose industrial mineral, which plays an important role in modern industry because of its unique physical and chemical properties.In the ceramic production process, the appropriate addition of wollastonite can effectively reduce the temperature required for firing, shorten the firing cycle, and achieve rapid firing at a lower temperature, thus reducing energy consumption. This addition can also enhance the mechanical strength of ceramic products, reduce the problem of cracks and deformation caused by the firing process, while improving the smoothness and brightness of the glaze, enhance the overall fastness of the body, and these combined effects help significantly improve the qualified rate of the finished product. In addition, the inclusion of wollastonite helps to prevent cracks, small cracks, damage and enamel defects that may occur during the use of porcelain, ensuring the quality and durability of ceramic products.
Applications:
I. Flux: Wollastonite can be used as a flux, mainly in the smelting of blast furnace iron water and manganese alloys. In the blast furnace, silica fume can lower the melting temperature of the furnace materials, facilitate the separation of iron water and slag, and also absorb the impurities generated during smelting and descend to the bottom of the molten pool to ensure the quality of the iron water. In the smelting process of manganese alloys, silica fume plays a role in increasing temperature and promoting the dissolution of the alloy. Because the mineral components contained in silica fume are low, using silica fume as a flux can avoid the generation of excessive impurities and oxides during the smelting process.
II. Reducing Agent: The siliceous ore contains high levels of silicon and calcium, etc., and is commonly used as a reducing agent in metal smelting. During the smelting process, the siliceous ore can react with other metal oxides to reduce pure metals. In addition, by taking advantage of the property that siliceous ore reacts with gases at high temperatures to produce CO, it can also be used to refine synthetic gas and distill liquid chemicals of high value.
III. Desulfurizer: Wollastonite can also be used as a desulfurizer in industry. In the steel, casting, and coking industries, sulfur-containing compounds are often produced, which can affect product quality and production efficiency. Using wollastonite can accelerate the conversion of sulfur and reduce the amount of sulfur-containing substances, achieving the purpose of desulfurization. In addition, wollastonite can effectively absorb and reduce the sulfur content in metals, improving the purity of metals.
IV. Other Applications: Wollastonite has many other applications. For instance, it can be used to make building materials such as cement, insulation materials, and refractory materials; it can also be used to manufacture industrial raw materials like rubber, plastic, and ceramics. Additionally, wollastonite can be used in the production of feed and fertilizers, providing essential elements and nutrients for livestock and poultry.
In conclusion, wollastonite has extensive applications in the metallurgical field. It serves as a flux, reducing agent, and desulfurizer, among other purposes, all of which play significant roles. Additionally, it has other industrial uses.
TEST REPORT
| NO. |
ITEM |
RESULT |
| 1 |
LOSS (1025ºC) (%) |
1.83 |
| 2 |
Al2O3 (%) |
0.74 |
| 3 |
SiO2 (%) |
51.35 |
| 4 |
Fe2O3 (%) |
0.44 |
| 5 |
CaO (%) |
43.69 |
| 6 |
MgO (%) |
1.46 |
| 7 |
K2O (%) |
0.17 |
| 8 |
Na2O (%) |
0.03 |
| 9 |
Ti2O (%) |
0.04 |
| 10 |
P2O5 (%) |
0.06 |
| 11 |
SO3 (%) |
<0.05 |
| 12 |
WHITENESS (1200ºC×30min) |
59.6 |
| 13 |
CHROMATISM (1200ºC×30min) |
L* |
88.71 |
| 14 |
a* |
2.01 |
| 15 |
b* |
15.13 |
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