The influence of V2O3,FeO,TiO2,MnO and MgO in vanadium slag on the corrosion mechanism of MgO-C bricks was studied by stationary immersion tests at vanadium-extracting temperature.Experimental results show that FeO,Ti...The influence of V2O3,FeO,TiO2,MnO and MgO in vanadium slag on the corrosion mechanism of MgO-C bricks was studied by stationary immersion tests at vanadium-extracting temperature.Experimental results show that FeO,TiO2,and MnO could enhance the corrosion rate and V2O3 and MgO could decrease it.Microstructure and phase composition of worn samples were investigated by SEM-EDS,revealing the presence of Fe particles,produced by graphite reduction,and(Mg,Fe,Mn)O solid solution at the interface.The formation process of(Mg,Fe,Mn)O solid solution was discussed and the corrosion mechnism of MgO-C bricks was thus proposed.展开更多
Conventional MgO-C bricks(graphite content>14 wt.%)produce a great deal of greenhouse gas emission,while low-carbon MgO-C bricks have serious thermal shock resistance during high-temperature service.To enhance the ...Conventional MgO-C bricks(graphite content>14 wt.%)produce a great deal of greenhouse gas emission,while low-carbon MgO-C bricks have serious thermal shock resistance during high-temperature service.To enhance the high-temperature mechanical property and thermal shock resistance of low-carbon MgO-C bricks,a novel route of introducing ZrSiO_(4) powder into low-carbon MgO-C bricks was reported in such refractories with 2 wt.% flaky graphite.The results indicate that the low-carbon MgO-C brick with 0.5 wt.%ZrSiO_(4) addition has the maximum hot modulus of rupture at 1400℃ and the corresponding specimen fired in the carbon embedded atmosphere has the maximum residual strength ratio(98.6%)after three thermal shock cycles.It is found that some needle-like AlON and plate-like Al_(2)O_(3)-ZrO_(2) composites were in situ formed in the matrices after the low-carbon MgO-C bricks were coked at 1400℃,which can enhance the high-temperature mechanical property and thermal shock resistance due to the effect of fiber toughening and particle toughening.Moreover,CO_(2) emission of the newly developed low-carbon MgO-C bricks is reduced by 58.3% per ton steel after using them as the working lining of a 90 t vacuum oxygen decarburization ladle.展开更多
The effect of Ti （ C, N） on properties of low-carbon MgO - C bricks was investigated. The phase composition and the microstructure of the matrix of low-carbon MgO - C brick containing Ti （ C, N） were studied by XR...The effect of Ti （ C, N） on properties of low-carbon MgO - C bricks was investigated. The phase composition and the microstructure of the matrix of low-carbon MgO - C brick containing Ti （ C, N） were studied by XRD and SEM analysis together with EDS. The results showed that Ti （ C, N） distributed in the matrix of lowcarbon MgO - C brick uniformly after being treated at 1 600 ~C for 3 h in coke powder bed, and Ti （C, N） and MgO formed a solid solution. After the treatment at 1 600 ℃ for 3 h in coke powder bed, the bulk density and cold crushing strength of low-carbon MgO - C brick with Ti （ C, N） decreased, and the apparent porosity and linear change rate of specimens increased. The oxidation resistance of low-carbon MgO - C brick with Ti（ C, N） was superior to that of low-carbon MgO - C brick with no additives, but inferior to that of low-car- bon MgO - C brick with Al powder. The slag resistance of the specimen with Ti （ C, N） was excellent as well.展开更多
Properties, section structure and service results of recycled MgO-C bricks and new MgO-C bricks for ladle slag line of Baosteel were analyzed and compared, and the measures of improving stability and quality of recycl...Properties, section structure and service results of recycled MgO-C bricks and new MgO-C bricks for ladle slag line of Baosteel were analyzed and compared, and the measures of improving stability and quality of recycled MgO-C bricks were summarized. The results show that： （1） High quality recycled MgO-C materials can be produced by scientific, meticulous and strict management for every process such as dismantling furnace, selection, removing impurity and slag, stacking and homogenization ; （2） Using high quality recycled materials and reasonable production technique, recycled MgO-C bricks with better properties and service efficiency than those of new MgO-C brick can be produced; （3） Service efficiency of recycled MgO - C bricks is good because of its high density, good oxidation resistance and reasonable structure.展开更多
Resins PFG-4 , PFG-8 and a reference resin （resin A） were used as binders of MgO - C bricks, effects of the resins with different molecular structures on wettability of magnesia, on physical properties, mechanical p...Resins PFG-4 , PFG-8 and a reference resin （resin A） were used as binders of MgO - C bricks, effects of the resins with different molecular structures on wettability of magnesia, on physical properties, mechanical properties, oxidation resistance and thermal expansion properties of MgO- C bricks were researched. The results show that the microstructures of solidified resins with different mo- lecular structures are different, which have obvious effect on the cold mechanical properties of MgO - C brick, but little effect on the oxidation resistance, thermal perform- ance and expansion properties.展开更多
Low-carbon MgO - C specimens with dimension of Ф6 mm × 36 mm were prepared using fused magnesia, flake graphite and carbon black as main starting materials, thermoplastic phenolic resin as binder, hexamethyl ene...Low-carbon MgO - C specimens with dimension of Ф6 mm × 36 mm were prepared using fused magnesia, flake graphite and carbon black as main starting materials, thermoplastic phenolic resin as binder, hexamethyl ene tetramine as curing agent, Si powder （ w （Si） 〉 80%, particle size 〈0. 074 mm） and B℃ （ d90 =36. 5 μm ） as antioxidant, pressing under 200 MPa and drying at 200 ℃ for 24 h. The oxidation resistance tests were conducted at 600 ℃ , 1 000 ℃ and 1 400 ℃ for 2 h, respectively. Effects of B4C and Si antioxidant on oxidation resistance of low-carbon MgO - C brick were studied by comparing the areas of the decarburized layers. The results shaw that： （1） When Si powder addition is 3%, at 600 ℃ and 1 000 ℃, the specimens with 0. 5% B4C perform good oxidation resistance; at 1 400 ℃, the oxidation resistance of the specimens is improved with the addition of B4C increasing, and that of the specimen with 0. 7% B4 C is the best. （2） When B4C addition is 0. 5%, at 600 ℃ and 1 000 ℃ ,the oxidation resistances of the specimens with 3% and 5% Si powder are similar, which are better than that of the specimen with 1% Si powder; and at 1 400 ℃ , the oxidation resistance of the specimens is improved obviously with the addition of Si powder increasing, and that of the specimen with 5% Si powder is the best. （3） Bused on the results, it is believed that the low-carbon MgO - C brick with 0. 5% B4C and 3% Si powder performs the best oxidation resistance.展开更多
The utilization of solid wastes to prepare Li_(4)SiO_(4) based CO_(2) adsorbents and thermochemical energy storage(TES)materials has recently garnered significant interest.Considering practical application conditions,...The utilization of solid wastes to prepare Li_(4)SiO_(4) based CO_(2) adsorbents and thermochemical energy storage(TES)materials has recently garnered significant interest.Considering practical application conditions,the influence of CO_(2) concentration and temperature fluctuations on adsorbent performance remains a key research focus.Among various waste materials,waste clay bricks are particularly suitable for Li_(4)SiO_(4) synthesis due to their high SiO_(2) content(60% to 70%),while enabling waste valorization.Furthermore,it has been demonstrated that heteroatoms present in the waste materials positively in-fluence the CO_(2) adsorption performance of Li_(4)SiO_(4)-based adsorbents.In this study,Li_(4)SiO_(4) was syn thesized for the first time directly from waste clay bricks without pretreatment.Comprehensive characterization revealed that the resulting Li_(4)SiO_(4)-based adsorbent exhibits outstanding performance:a high CO_(2) capture capacity(27.9%(mass)),excellent cycling stability,and remarkable thermal energy storage capability(876.4 kJ·kg^(-1)).These superior properties position it as one of the most promising high-temperature adsorbents for simultaneous CO_(2) capture and thermal energy storage(TES)from fossil fuel flue gase.Moreover,the adsorbent maintained excellent stability under fluctuating temper-ature and CO_(2) concentration.Even at 20%(vol)CO_(2) and 500℃,it achieved a high capacity of 25.7%(mass),reaching equilibrium within 15 min.This CO_(2) capture performance is truly impressive.展开更多
The Si_(3)N_(4)-bonded silicon carbide(SiC)bricks in the sloped zone of dry quenching coke ovens support the weight of upper refractory materials and equipment.These bricks endure frequent temperature fluctuations and...The Si_(3)N_(4)-bonded silicon carbide(SiC)bricks in the sloped zone of dry quenching coke ovens support the weight of upper refractory materials and equipment.These bricks endure frequent temperature fluctuations and intense abrasion from coke dust,demanding extremely high performance.After three years of service,an analysis of the Si_(3)N_(4)-bonded SiC bricks revealed that oxidation,which reduces thermal shock resistance,is the primary cause of degradation.In the unused Si_(3)N_(4)-bonded SiC bricks,short columnar β-Si_(3)N_(4) forms an interwoven network around SiC particles and contains a small amount of plate-like Si_(2)N_(2)O.Under the complex N_(2)(84.42 vol.%)-CO_(2)(10.44 vol.%)-CO(4.43 vol.%)-H_(2)(0.56 vol.%)-O_(2)(0.15 vol.%)atmosphere in the dry quenching coke oven,O_(2)(0.15 vol.%)exhibits a stronger oxidizing effect than CO_(2)(10.44 vol.%)and CO(4.43 vol.%),making it the primary oxidizing agent.The short columnarβ-Si_(3)N_(4) is more susceptible to oxidation than the particulate SiC.Based on thermodynamic and kinetic analyses,the chemical stability of the phases in Si_(3)N_(4)-bonded SiC bricks ranks from strongest to weakest as follows:Si_(2)N_(2)O,SiC,Si_(3)N_(4).Future development of Si_(2)N_(2)O-bonded SiC bricks could improve the longevity of refractory materials in the sloped zone of dry quenching coke ovens.展开更多
Residual MgO-CaO brick after being used in AOD furnace was determined by OM, SEM and EDAX. Corrosion mechanism of MgO-CaO brick as furnace lining was studied. Results show that： The corrosion of MgO- CaO brick is mai...Residual MgO-CaO brick after being used in AOD furnace was determined by OM, SEM and EDAX. Corrosion mechanism of MgO-CaO brick as furnace lining was studied. Results show that： The corrosion of MgO- CaO brick is mainly attributed to the solution and infiltration of silicate liquid phase. Transverse cracks between reacted zone and original zone are parallel to the working face, which is an important factor for deteriorating the corrosion of MgO-CaO bricks.展开更多
Corrosion effect of ladle furnace （LF） refining slag on fired MgO-CaO bricks with about 34% CaO was studied by static crucible method,and corrosion mechanism was analyzed by techniques of scan electron micrograph,en...Corrosion effect of ladle furnace （LF） refining slag on fired MgO-CaO bricks with about 34% CaO was studied by static crucible method,and corrosion mechanism was analyzed by techniques of scan electron micrograph,energy dispersive spectrometer,and X-ray diffraction. The results show that：MgO-CaO bricks exhibit excellent corrosion resistance but poor penetration resistance to LF refining slag; oxidation of （Mg·Fe）O in reaction zone results in volume expansion forming cracks; penetration of 2CaO·Fe2O3 （C2F） from slag to MgO-CaO bricks increases liquid phases which accelerates corrosion of the bricks; a protective layer of 2CaO·SiO2 formed on reaction interface prevents penetration of C2F to the bricks.展开更多
The effect of electric fused ZrO2,m-ZrO2 and zirconite on the sintering properties of MgO-CaO bricks was studied and the effect of the ZrO2 content and temperature on BD （bulk density）, AP（apparent porosity）and C...The effect of electric fused ZrO2,m-ZrO2 and zirconite on the sintering properties of MgO-CaO bricks was studied and the effect of the ZrO2 content and temperature on BD （bulk density）, AP（apparent porosity）and CCS （Cold Crushing strength） of MgO-CaO bricks was investigated.The microstructure of burned specimens was analyzed by SEM. The result shows that the sintering property is best while 5% m-ZrO2 was added at 1 600 ℃.展开更多
The aim of this study is to enhance the value of local earth materials used in the construction of certain homes in the Republic of Guinea. Thus, a trial study to improve the quality of mud bricks using paper fibers o...The aim of this study is to enhance the value of local earth materials used in the construction of certain homes in the Republic of Guinea. Thus, a trial study to improve the quality of mud bricks using paper fibers obtained by grinding and soaking in water and then drying were used as a stabilizer in the manufacture of these mud bricks from the sample of two sites Dounkiwal (DK) (in Mamou and the sample from the urban commune of Kouroussa). To do this, certain methods and means of identification were carried out, namely: geotechnical, mineralogical and chemical analyses. Sample DK from Mamou has a silty-clay geotechnical characteristic with a plasticity index Ip of 12.75%. However, mineralogical and chemical studies showed that sample Dounkiwal (DK) (Mamou) contains a high proportion of silica and iron oxides (79.63%) and Fe2O3 (11.85%), associated with other alkaline earth oxides and ions: CaO;MgO;SO32−;Cl−, i.e. 3.96%;0.96%;0.28% and 0.039% respectively. Its loss on ignition (LOI) and insoluble residues are 15.40% and 56.36%. The evaluation of the number of huts in Upper and Middle Guinea showed that the populations of these areas have been using mud bricks for several decades in the construction of dwellings. The average value found for the compressive strength of these bricks (from samples I, II and III from Kouroussa) is 0.16 MPa. This value is appreciable in the construction of mud houses.展开更多
This study was part of the framework that contributed not only to the improvement of thermal comfort in housing but also to the decarbonization of the construction and building materials industry. For this purpose, te...This study was part of the framework that contributed not only to the improvement of thermal comfort in housing but also to the decarbonization of the construction and building materials industry. For this purpose, terracotta brick seems to meet these needs. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the influence of the incorporation of coal fly ash from a thermal power plant on the physical and mechanical properties of fired bricks from grey clay in the Thicky area of Senegal. The coal fly ash was incorporated into the raw clay material in proportions of 0, 5, 10, and 15 % by weight. These two raw materials were first characterized by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The XRF analyses showed that the most abundant oxides in clay were SiO2 (55.034%) and Fe2O3 (10.155%). In coal fly ash, SiO2 (38.574%) is predominant. The ash also contained Al2O3 (7.717%) and alicano-earthy melting oxides such as CaO (9.271%) and MgO (7.298%) etc. These melting oxides were necessary to facilitate the formation of the liquid phase when baking platelets. The latter, when burned at a temperature of 880°C, were characterized by determining the number of physico-mechanical parameters, such as linear shrinkage during cooking, water absorption, fire loss and compressive strength. A Hierarchical Ascending Classification of these different parameters was performed and three classes were obtained. Class 1 with better compressive strength (6.358 MPa), was in sample A (5%). Class 2 consisted of sample D (reference) and had a higher plasticity index (28.51%) and water absorption rate (11.19%). Finally, class 3, which included samples B (10%) and C (15%), had very high shrinkage and fire losses compared to other platelets. These results highlighted the possibility of using up to 5% of the coal fly ash in the production of new fired bricks with good performance.展开更多
This study investigated the therapeutic effects on metabolic syndrome(MetS)and the impact on the intestinal barrier and gut microbiota of Fu brick tea aqueous extracts(FTE)on MetS in rats fed with a high-fat diet(HFD)...This study investigated the therapeutic effects on metabolic syndrome(MetS)and the impact on the intestinal barrier and gut microbiota of Fu brick tea aqueous extracts(FTE)on MetS in rats fed with a high-fat diet(HFD).Here,the results showed that FTE supplement significantly reduced HFD-induced weight gain,adiposity,dyslipidemia,fasting blood glucose(FBG)increment,and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).Moreover,FTE supplement resulted in a decline in lipopolysaccharide(LPS)level and attenuation of colonic inflammation and oxidative stress to protect the intestinal barrier function.FTE supplement also maintained the intestinal barrier integrity by improving histological appearance and promoting ZO-1,Occludin,and Claudin-1 protein expression levels.Meanwhile,FTE supplement alleviated the gut microbiota dysbiosis by enhancing the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes(F/B)ratio and stimulating the colonization of probiotic bacteria such as Akkermansia,Lactobacillus,Adlercreutzia,and Bacteroides.These findings collectively suggest that Fu brick tea could alleviate MetS and MetS-associated traits with the mechanism relevant to the protection of intestinal barrier and gut microbiota regulation.展开更多
Laboratory experiments and thermodynamic calculations were performed to investigate the interfacial reactions between the MgO-C refractory and the steel with and without the lanthanum(La)addition.Following a reaction ...Laboratory experiments and thermodynamic calculations were performed to investigate the interfacial reactions between the MgO-C refractory and the steel with and without the lanthanum(La)addition.Following a reaction time of 50 min,a reaction layer comprised MgO and CaS with a thickness of 30μm was observed at the interface between the La-free steel and refractory.The MgO layer was observed in La-bearing steel after just 10 min of reaction.The addition of La to the steel accelerated the formation of the MgO layer.As the reaction time increased,a La-containing layer was formed at the La-bearing steel/refractory interface.This La-containing layer progressed through stages from La_(2)O_(2)S+La2O3→La-Ca-O-S→La-Ca-O→La-Ca-Al-O.Furthermore,the evolution of oxide inclusions in the La-free steel followed the sequence of MgO⋅Al_(2)O_(3),Ti-Ca-Al-O and Ti-Mg-Al-O→MgO·Al_(2)O_(3)and MgO with increasing the reaction time.In contrast,the sequence for the La-bearing steel was:La_(2)O_(2)S and La2O3→La_(2)O_(2)S and La-Ti-Al-Mg-O→La-Ti-Al-Mg-O,MgO and MgO·Al_(2)O_(3).The average penetration depth of the La-bearing steel into the refractory was notably lower than that of the La-free steel,revealing that the incorporation of rare earth element La in steel exhibits a significant inhibitory effect on the penetration of molten steel into the MgO-C refractory.展开更多
This study evaluates the influence of sand content on the mechanical behavior and water resistance of compressed earth bricks(CEBs)manufactured from Lendi clay(Douala,Cameroon).Twenty-seven specimens(prismatic and cub...This study evaluates the influence of sand content on the mechanical behavior and water resistance of compressed earth bricks(CEBs)manufactured from Lendi clay(Douala,Cameroon).Twenty-seven specimens(prismatic and cubic)were produced with three formulations:0%,30%and 60%sand substitution by dry mass,compacted at 2.5 MPa and cured for 7,14 and 28 days.Raw material characterization included particle size distribution,sand equivalent,Atterberg limits,bulk density and Proctor compaction.The clay displayed a liquid limit of 44.07%,plastic limit of 35.23%and plasticity index of 8.84%;optimum moisture content was 15.9%and maximum dry density 1.24 g·cm^(-3).Mechanical testing showed that pure-clay bricks achieved the highest compressive and flexural strengths at all ages(up to≈1.98 MPa and 0.56 MPa respectively).Although the 30%sand mix exhibited marginally higher early compressive strength(7 days),strength decreased substantially by 28 days.Capillary absorption tests revealed an important distinction:while 0%sand bricks exhibited continuous water uptake,they retained cohesion during immersion;conversely,30%and 60%sand bricks disintegrated into a slurry within seconds of immersion,evidencing severe loss of internal bonding.These findings indicate that,for this highly plastic tropical clay,sand acts primarily as a microstructural diluent that undermines long-term cohesion and durability despite short-term packing benefits.The study underscores the need for locally tailored formulations or stabilizers when designing durable CEBs for humid tropical climates.展开更多
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文摘The influence of V2O3,FeO,TiO2,MnO and MgO in vanadium slag on the corrosion mechanism of MgO-C bricks was studied by stationary immersion tests at vanadium-extracting temperature.Experimental results show that FeO,TiO2,and MnO could enhance the corrosion rate and V2O3 and MgO could decrease it.Microstructure and phase composition of worn samples were investigated by SEM-EDS,revealing the presence of Fe particles,produced by graphite reduction,and(Mg,Fe,Mn)O solid solution at the interface.The formation process of(Mg,Fe,Mn)O solid solution was discussed and the corrosion mechnism of MgO-C bricks was thus proposed.
基金Enterprise Research and Development Project of Beijing Lirr High-Temperature Materials Co.,Ltd.(2020-02)Key Scientific Research Project for Universities and Colleges in Henan Province(19A430028)+1 种基金the Excellent Youth Research Project of Anhui Province(2022AH030135)the PhD Research Funding of Suzhou University(2021BSK041).
文摘Conventional MgO-C bricks(graphite content>14 wt.%)produce a great deal of greenhouse gas emission,while low-carbon MgO-C bricks have serious thermal shock resistance during high-temperature service.To enhance the high-temperature mechanical property and thermal shock resistance of low-carbon MgO-C bricks,a novel route of introducing ZrSiO_(4) powder into low-carbon MgO-C bricks was reported in such refractories with 2 wt.% flaky graphite.The results indicate that the low-carbon MgO-C brick with 0.5 wt.%ZrSiO_(4) addition has the maximum hot modulus of rupture at 1400℃ and the corresponding specimen fired in the carbon embedded atmosphere has the maximum residual strength ratio(98.6%)after three thermal shock cycles.It is found that some needle-like AlON and plate-like Al_(2)O_(3)-ZrO_(2) composites were in situ formed in the matrices after the low-carbon MgO-C bricks were coked at 1400℃,which can enhance the high-temperature mechanical property and thermal shock resistance due to the effect of fiber toughening and particle toughening.Moreover,CO_(2) emission of the newly developed low-carbon MgO-C bricks is reduced by 58.3% per ton steel after using them as the working lining of a 90 t vacuum oxygen decarburization ladle.
文摘The effect of Ti （ C, N） on properties of low-carbon MgO - C bricks was investigated. The phase composition and the microstructure of the matrix of low-carbon MgO - C brick containing Ti （ C, N） were studied by XRD and SEM analysis together with EDS. The results showed that Ti （ C, N） distributed in the matrix of lowcarbon MgO - C brick uniformly after being treated at 1 600 ~C for 3 h in coke powder bed, and Ti （C, N） and MgO formed a solid solution. After the treatment at 1 600 ℃ for 3 h in coke powder bed, the bulk density and cold crushing strength of low-carbon MgO - C brick with Ti （ C, N） decreased, and the apparent porosity and linear change rate of specimens increased. The oxidation resistance of low-carbon MgO - C brick with Ti（ C, N） was superior to that of low-carbon MgO - C brick with no additives, but inferior to that of low-car- bon MgO - C brick with Al powder. The slag resistance of the specimen with Ti （ C, N） was excellent as well.
文摘Properties, section structure and service results of recycled MgO-C bricks and new MgO-C bricks for ladle slag line of Baosteel were analyzed and compared, and the measures of improving stability and quality of recycled MgO-C bricks were summarized. The results show that： （1） High quality recycled MgO-C materials can be produced by scientific, meticulous and strict management for every process such as dismantling furnace, selection, removing impurity and slag, stacking and homogenization ; （2） Using high quality recycled materials and reasonable production technique, recycled MgO-C bricks with better properties and service efficiency than those of new MgO-C brick can be produced; （3） Service efficiency of recycled MgO - C bricks is good because of its high density, good oxidation resistance and reasonable structure.
文摘Resins PFG-4 , PFG-8 and a reference resin （resin A） were used as binders of MgO - C bricks, effects of the resins with different molecular structures on wettability of magnesia, on physical properties, mechanical properties, oxidation resistance and thermal expansion properties of MgO- C bricks were researched. The results show that the microstructures of solidified resins with different mo- lecular structures are different, which have obvious effect on the cold mechanical properties of MgO - C brick, but little effect on the oxidation resistance, thermal perform- ance and expansion properties.
文摘Low-carbon MgO - C specimens with dimension of Ф6 mm × 36 mm were prepared using fused magnesia, flake graphite and carbon black as main starting materials, thermoplastic phenolic resin as binder, hexamethyl ene tetramine as curing agent, Si powder （ w （Si） 〉 80%, particle size 〈0. 074 mm） and B℃ （ d90 =36. 5 μm ） as antioxidant, pressing under 200 MPa and drying at 200 ℃ for 24 h. The oxidation resistance tests were conducted at 600 ℃ , 1 000 ℃ and 1 400 ℃ for 2 h, respectively. Effects of B4C and Si antioxidant on oxidation resistance of low-carbon MgO - C brick were studied by comparing the areas of the decarburized layers. The results shaw that： （1） When Si powder addition is 3%, at 600 ℃ and 1 000 ℃, the specimens with 0. 5% B4C perform good oxidation resistance; at 1 400 ℃, the oxidation resistance of the specimens is improved with the addition of B4C increasing, and that of the specimen with 0. 7% B4 C is the best. （2） When B4C addition is 0. 5%, at 600 ℃ and 1 000 ℃ ,the oxidation resistances of the specimens with 3% and 5% Si powder are similar, which are better than that of the specimen with 1% Si powder; and at 1 400 ℃ , the oxidation resistance of the specimens is improved obviously with the addition of Si powder increasing, and that of the specimen with 5% Si powder is the best. （3） Bused on the results, it is believed that the low-carbon MgO - C brick with 0. 5% B4C and 3% Si powder performs the best oxidation resistance.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(5240101142)Yunnan Province basic research project(202401CF070252)+1 种基金the Key R&D plan of Yunnan Province(202303AC100008)the Scientific Researching Fund Projects of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education(2025J0077),which funded this study。
文摘The utilization of solid wastes to prepare Li_(4)SiO_(4) based CO_(2) adsorbents and thermochemical energy storage(TES)materials has recently garnered significant interest.Considering practical application conditions,the influence of CO_(2) concentration and temperature fluctuations on adsorbent performance remains a key research focus.Among various waste materials,waste clay bricks are particularly suitable for Li_(4)SiO_(4) synthesis due to their high SiO_(2) content(60% to 70%),while enabling waste valorization.Furthermore,it has been demonstrated that heteroatoms present in the waste materials positively in-fluence the CO_(2) adsorption performance of Li_(4)SiO_(4)-based adsorbents.In this study,Li_(4)SiO_(4) was syn thesized for the first time directly from waste clay bricks without pretreatment.Comprehensive characterization revealed that the resulting Li_(4)SiO_(4)-based adsorbent exhibits outstanding performance:a high CO_(2) capture capacity(27.9%(mass)),excellent cycling stability,and remarkable thermal energy storage capability(876.4 kJ·kg^(-1)).These superior properties position it as one of the most promising high-temperature adsorbents for simultaneous CO_(2) capture and thermal energy storage(TES)from fossil fuel flue gase.Moreover,the adsorbent maintained excellent stability under fluctuating temper-ature and CO_(2) concentration.Even at 20%(vol)CO_(2) and 500℃,it achieved a high capacity of 25.7%(mass),reaching equilibrium within 15 min.This CO_(2) capture performance is truly impressive.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172023 and 52302027).
文摘The Si_(3)N_(4)-bonded silicon carbide(SiC)bricks in the sloped zone of dry quenching coke ovens support the weight of upper refractory materials and equipment.These bricks endure frequent temperature fluctuations and intense abrasion from coke dust,demanding extremely high performance.After three years of service,an analysis of the Si_(3)N_(4)-bonded SiC bricks revealed that oxidation,which reduces thermal shock resistance,is the primary cause of degradation.In the unused Si_(3)N_(4)-bonded SiC bricks,short columnar β-Si_(3)N_(4) forms an interwoven network around SiC particles and contains a small amount of plate-like Si_(2)N_(2)O.Under the complex N_(2)(84.42 vol.%)-CO_(2)(10.44 vol.%)-CO(4.43 vol.%)-H_(2)(0.56 vol.%)-O_(2)(0.15 vol.%)atmosphere in the dry quenching coke oven,O_(2)(0.15 vol.%)exhibits a stronger oxidizing effect than CO_(2)(10.44 vol.%)and CO(4.43 vol.%),making it the primary oxidizing agent.The short columnarβ-Si_(3)N_(4) is more susceptible to oxidation than the particulate SiC.Based on thermodynamic and kinetic analyses,the chemical stability of the phases in Si_(3)N_(4)-bonded SiC bricks ranks from strongest to weakest as follows:Si_(2)N_(2)O,SiC,Si_(3)N_(4).Future development of Si_(2)N_(2)O-bonded SiC bricks could improve the longevity of refractory materials in the sloped zone of dry quenching coke ovens.
文摘Residual MgO-CaO brick after being used in AOD furnace was determined by OM, SEM and EDAX. Corrosion mechanism of MgO-CaO brick as furnace lining was studied. Results show that： The corrosion of MgO- CaO brick is mainly attributed to the solution and infiltration of silicate liquid phase. Transverse cracks between reacted zone and original zone are parallel to the working face, which is an important factor for deteriorating the corrosion of MgO-CaO bricks.
文摘Corrosion effect of ladle furnace （LF） refining slag on fired MgO-CaO bricks with about 34% CaO was studied by static crucible method,and corrosion mechanism was analyzed by techniques of scan electron micrograph,energy dispersive spectrometer,and X-ray diffraction. The results show that：MgO-CaO bricks exhibit excellent corrosion resistance but poor penetration resistance to LF refining slag; oxidation of （Mg·Fe）O in reaction zone results in volume expansion forming cracks; penetration of 2CaO·Fe2O3 （C2F） from slag to MgO-CaO bricks increases liquid phases which accelerates corrosion of the bricks; a protective layer of 2CaO·SiO2 formed on reaction interface prevents penetration of C2F to the bricks.
文摘The effect of electric fused ZrO2,m-ZrO2 and zirconite on the sintering properties of MgO-CaO bricks was studied and the effect of the ZrO2 content and temperature on BD （bulk density）, AP（apparent porosity）and CCS （Cold Crushing strength） of MgO-CaO bricks was investigated.The microstructure of burned specimens was analyzed by SEM. The result shows that the sintering property is best while 5% m-ZrO2 was added at 1 600 ℃.
文摘The aim of this study is to enhance the value of local earth materials used in the construction of certain homes in the Republic of Guinea. Thus, a trial study to improve the quality of mud bricks using paper fibers obtained by grinding and soaking in water and then drying were used as a stabilizer in the manufacture of these mud bricks from the sample of two sites Dounkiwal (DK) (in Mamou and the sample from the urban commune of Kouroussa). To do this, certain methods and means of identification were carried out, namely: geotechnical, mineralogical and chemical analyses. Sample DK from Mamou has a silty-clay geotechnical characteristic with a plasticity index Ip of 12.75%. However, mineralogical and chemical studies showed that sample Dounkiwal (DK) (Mamou) contains a high proportion of silica and iron oxides (79.63%) and Fe2O3 (11.85%), associated with other alkaline earth oxides and ions: CaO;MgO;SO32−;Cl−, i.e. 3.96%;0.96%;0.28% and 0.039% respectively. Its loss on ignition (LOI) and insoluble residues are 15.40% and 56.36%. The evaluation of the number of huts in Upper and Middle Guinea showed that the populations of these areas have been using mud bricks for several decades in the construction of dwellings. The average value found for the compressive strength of these bricks (from samples I, II and III from Kouroussa) is 0.16 MPa. This value is appreciable in the construction of mud houses.
文摘This study was part of the framework that contributed not only to the improvement of thermal comfort in housing but also to the decarbonization of the construction and building materials industry. For this purpose, terracotta brick seems to meet these needs. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate the influence of the incorporation of coal fly ash from a thermal power plant on the physical and mechanical properties of fired bricks from grey clay in the Thicky area of Senegal. The coal fly ash was incorporated into the raw clay material in proportions of 0, 5, 10, and 15 % by weight. These two raw materials were first characterized by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The XRF analyses showed that the most abundant oxides in clay were SiO2 (55.034%) and Fe2O3 (10.155%). In coal fly ash, SiO2 (38.574%) is predominant. The ash also contained Al2O3 (7.717%) and alicano-earthy melting oxides such as CaO (9.271%) and MgO (7.298%) etc. These melting oxides were necessary to facilitate the formation of the liquid phase when baking platelets. The latter, when burned at a temperature of 880°C, were characterized by determining the number of physico-mechanical parameters, such as linear shrinkage during cooking, water absorption, fire loss and compressive strength. A Hierarchical Ascending Classification of these different parameters was performed and three classes were obtained. Class 1 with better compressive strength (6.358 MPa), was in sample A (5%). Class 2 consisted of sample D (reference) and had a higher plasticity index (28.51%) and water absorption rate (11.19%). Finally, class 3, which included samples B (10%) and C (15%), had very high shrinkage and fire losses compared to other platelets. These results highlighted the possibility of using up to 5% of the coal fly ash in the production of new fired bricks with good performance.
基金supported by the Earmarked Fund for the Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System(CARS19),Research on Quality Chemical Characteristics and Healthy Function of Xianyang Brick Tea(2021kjc-js231)Research on Metabolite Alteration and Mechanism in Fu Brick Tea under the Action of Eurotium cristatum(31471706).
文摘This study investigated the therapeutic effects on metabolic syndrome(MetS)and the impact on the intestinal barrier and gut microbiota of Fu brick tea aqueous extracts(FTE)on MetS in rats fed with a high-fat diet(HFD).Here,the results showed that FTE supplement significantly reduced HFD-induced weight gain,adiposity,dyslipidemia,fasting blood glucose(FBG)increment,and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).Moreover,FTE supplement resulted in a decline in lipopolysaccharide(LPS)level and attenuation of colonic inflammation and oxidative stress to protect the intestinal barrier function.FTE supplement also maintained the intestinal barrier integrity by improving histological appearance and promoting ZO-1,Occludin,and Claudin-1 protein expression levels.Meanwhile,FTE supplement alleviated the gut microbiota dysbiosis by enhancing the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes(F/B)ratio and stimulating the colonization of probiotic bacteria such as Akkermansia,Lactobacillus,Adlercreutzia,and Bacteroides.These findings collectively suggest that Fu brick tea could alleviate MetS and MetS-associated traits with the mechanism relevant to the protection of intestinal barrier and gut microbiota regulation.
基金the support from the National Key R&D Program(No.2023YFB3709900)the National Key R&D Program(No.2023YFB3709901)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U22A20171)the Hebei Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.52304340)the High Steel Center(HSC)at North China University of Technology.
文摘Laboratory experiments and thermodynamic calculations were performed to investigate the interfacial reactions between the MgO-C refractory and the steel with and without the lanthanum(La)addition.Following a reaction time of 50 min,a reaction layer comprised MgO and CaS with a thickness of 30μm was observed at the interface between the La-free steel and refractory.The MgO layer was observed in La-bearing steel after just 10 min of reaction.The addition of La to the steel accelerated the formation of the MgO layer.As the reaction time increased,a La-containing layer was formed at the La-bearing steel/refractory interface.This La-containing layer progressed through stages from La_(2)O_(2)S+La2O3→La-Ca-O-S→La-Ca-O→La-Ca-Al-O.Furthermore,the evolution of oxide inclusions in the La-free steel followed the sequence of MgO⋅Al_(2)O_(3),Ti-Ca-Al-O and Ti-Mg-Al-O→MgO·Al_(2)O_(3)and MgO with increasing the reaction time.In contrast,the sequence for the La-bearing steel was:La_(2)O_(2)S and La2O3→La_(2)O_(2)S and La-Ti-Al-Mg-O→La-Ti-Al-Mg-O,MgO and MgO·Al_(2)O_(3).The average penetration depth of the La-bearing steel into the refractory was notably lower than that of the La-free steel,revealing that the incorporation of rare earth element La in steel exhibits a significant inhibitory effect on the penetration of molten steel into the MgO-C refractory.
文摘This study evaluates the influence of sand content on the mechanical behavior and water resistance of compressed earth bricks(CEBs)manufactured from Lendi clay(Douala,Cameroon).Twenty-seven specimens(prismatic and cubic)were produced with three formulations:0%,30%and 60%sand substitution by dry mass,compacted at 2.5 MPa and cured for 7,14 and 28 days.Raw material characterization included particle size distribution,sand equivalent,Atterberg limits,bulk density and Proctor compaction.The clay displayed a liquid limit of 44.07%,plastic limit of 35.23%and plasticity index of 8.84%;optimum moisture content was 15.9%and maximum dry density 1.24 g·cm^(-3).Mechanical testing showed that pure-clay bricks achieved the highest compressive and flexural strengths at all ages(up to≈1.98 MPa and 0.56 MPa respectively).Although the 30%sand mix exhibited marginally higher early compressive strength(7 days),strength decreased substantially by 28 days.Capillary absorption tests revealed an important distinction:while 0%sand bricks exhibited continuous water uptake,they retained cohesion during immersion;conversely,30%and 60%sand bricks disintegrated into a slurry within seconds of immersion,evidencing severe loss of internal bonding.These findings indicate that,for this highly plastic tropical clay,sand acts primarily as a microstructural diluent that undermines long-term cohesion and durability despite short-term packing benefits.The study underscores the need for locally tailored formulations or stabilizers when designing durable CEBs for humid tropical climates.
