Analysis on oxidative consolidation mechanism of manganese-containing magnetite pellets
FU Xu-gang1, MA Ke2, JU Jian-tao2, XING Xiang-dong2
1. Ironmaking Plant, Gansu Jiugang Steel Group Hongxing Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., Jiayuguan 735100, Gansu, China; 2. School of Metallurgical Engineering, Xi′an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi′an 710055, Shaanxi, China
Abstract:In order to promote the application of manganese-containing magnetite in pellets, the effect of Mn3O4 on the oxidative consolidation mechanism of pellets was systematically analyzed by means of pelletizing tests and detection methods such as X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The results show that when the mass fraction of Mn3O4 increases from 0% to 7%, the compressive strength of the pellets decreases from 2 458 N/piece to 1 810 N/piece, and the porosity increases from 22.7% to 26.2%. With the increase of Mn3O4, a new MnFe2O4 solid solution is formed in the hematite grain boundary and silicate phase. The solid solution expands the cracks in matrix and destroys the continuous crystallization of hematite. The increase of silicate content greatly inhibits the growth of hematite grains, which makes the matrix of manganese-containing pellets change from dense to porous, and its strength of pellets decrease. Therefore, for production enterprises, Mn3O4 has a negative impact on the consolidation and strengthening of pellets, and its appropriate mass fraction should be within 3%.
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