Solid solution effects on the MgAl2O4-MgGa2O4 system

Kelley R. O'Hara, Jeffrey D. Smith, Todd P. Sander, James G. Hemrick

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Abstract

This study focuses on the effect of solid solution on thermal diffusivity. A common refractory material, MgAl2O4, is investigated. Solid solution effects on thermal diffusivity in the MgO-Al2O3-Ga2O3 system are studied. Various additions of MgGa2O4 to MgAl2O4 were prepared and the laser flash technique was used to determine thermal diffusivity at temperatures between 200°C and 1300°C. It has been determined that solid solution in the MgAl2O4-MgGa2O4 system significantly decreases thermal conductivity up to 1000°C. At 200°C thermal conductivity decreased 25% with just 10 mol% addition of MgGa2O4 to the system. At 800°C the thermal conductivity decreased 10% with 10 mol% addition. Steady state calculations showed an 11% decrease in heat flux with 10 mol% MgGa2O4 considered across a 12 inch brick wall.

Original languageEnglish
Pages420-423
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2011
Event12th Biennial Worldwide Conference on Refractories, UNITECR 2011 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: Oct 30 2011Nov 2 2011

Conference

Conference12th Biennial Worldwide Conference on Refractories, UNITECR 2011
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period10/30/1111/2/11

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