Metastability in the MgAl2O4-Al2O3 system

Kelley R. Wilkerson, Jeffrey D. Smith, James G. Hemrick

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Abstract

Aluminum oxide must take a spinel form (7-Al2O3) at elevated temperatures in order for extensive solid solution to form between MgAl2O4 and OÎ-Al2O3. The solvus line between MgAl2O4 and Al2O3 has been defined at 79.6 wt% AI2O3 at 1500°C, 83.0 wt% Al2O3 at 1600°C, and 86.5 wt% A12O3 at 1700°C. A metastable region has been defined at temperatures up to 1700°C which could have significant implications for material processing and properties. Additionally, initial processing could have major implications on final chemistry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Unified International Technical Conference on Refractories, UNITECR 2013
EditorsDana G. Goski, Jeffrey D. Smith
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons Inc.
Pages303-308
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781118837030
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event13th Biennial Worldwide Congress on Refractories 2013 - Victoria, Canada
Duration: Sep 10 2013Sep 13 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Unified International Technical Conference on Refractories, UNITECR 2013

Conference

Conference13th Biennial Worldwide Congress on Refractories 2013
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVictoria
Period09/10/1309/13/13

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