Phase Equilibrium Studies of Nonferrous Smelting Slags: A Review

Pyrometallurgy is the primary technique for the production of many nonferrous metals such as copper, lead, and zinc. The phase equilibrium information of smelting slags plays an important role in the efficient extraction of metals and energy consumption. The experimental technologies used in phase e...

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Main Authors: Sui Xie, Baojun Zhao
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/3/278
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description Pyrometallurgy is the primary technique for the production of many nonferrous metals such as copper, lead, and zinc. The phase equilibrium information of smelting slags plays an important role in the efficient extraction of metals and energy consumption. The experimental technologies used in phase equilibrium studies are compared. The presentation and applications of the pseudo-ternary and pseudo-binary phase diagrams are demonstrated in the Fe–Si–Ca–Zn–Mg–Al–Cu–S–O system. Experimental results are also compared with the predictions of FactSage to evaluate the accuracy of the current thermodynamic database. This review paper provides comprehensive information for the operation of nonferrous metals and optimization of the thermodynamic database.
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spelling doaj.art-93004892383548e9aacbd0c057503ed42024-03-27T13:54:18ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012024-02-0114327810.3390/met14030278Phase Equilibrium Studies of Nonferrous Smelting Slags: A ReviewSui Xie0Baojun Zhao1School of Metallurgical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, ChinaSchool of Metallurgical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, ChinaPyrometallurgy is the primary technique for the production of many nonferrous metals such as copper, lead, and zinc. The phase equilibrium information of smelting slags plays an important role in the efficient extraction of metals and energy consumption. The experimental technologies used in phase equilibrium studies are compared. The presentation and applications of the pseudo-ternary and pseudo-binary phase diagrams are demonstrated in the Fe–Si–Ca–Zn–Mg–Al–Cu–S–O system. Experimental results are also compared with the predictions of FactSage to evaluate the accuracy of the current thermodynamic database. This review paper provides comprehensive information for the operation of nonferrous metals and optimization of the thermodynamic database.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/3/278phase equilibriumnonferrous smelting slagsFe–Cu–Si–Ca–Zn–Mg–Al–S–O systemliquidus temperatureFactSage
spellingShingle Sui Xie
Baojun Zhao
Phase Equilibrium Studies of Nonferrous Smelting Slags: A Review
Metals
phase equilibrium
nonferrous smelting slags
Fe–Cu–Si–Ca–Zn–Mg–Al–S–O system
liquidus temperature
FactSage
title Phase Equilibrium Studies of Nonferrous Smelting Slags: A Review
title_full Phase Equilibrium Studies of Nonferrous Smelting Slags: A Review
title_fullStr Phase Equilibrium Studies of Nonferrous Smelting Slags: A Review
title_full_unstemmed Phase Equilibrium Studies of Nonferrous Smelting Slags: A Review
title_short Phase Equilibrium Studies of Nonferrous Smelting Slags: A Review
title_sort phase equilibrium studies of nonferrous smelting slags a review
topic phase equilibrium
nonferrous smelting slags
Fe–Cu–Si–Ca–Zn–Mg–Al–S–O system
liquidus temperature
FactSage
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