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Slag/metal separation process of the highly reduced oolitic high-phosphorus iron ore fines was investigated. Samples were prepared using the reduced ore fines (metallization rate: 88%) and powder additives of CaO and Na2CO3. Slag/metal separation behavior tests were conducted using a quenching method and the obtained metal parts were subjected to direct observation as well as microstructure examination with SEM and EDS; iron recovery and phosphorus distribution tests were conducted using a Si-Mo high temperature furnace and the obtained metal parts were examined by ICP-AES analysis and mass measurement. Thermodynamic calculation using coexistence theory of slag structure was also performed. Results show that temperature for slag/metal separation must be higher than 1823 K and a satisfying slag/metal separation of the highly reduced ore fines needs at least 4 min; phosphorus content of hot metal is mainly determined by thermodynamics; temperature of 1823 — 1873 K and Na2CO3 mixing ratio of about 3% are adequate for controlling phosphorus content to be less than 0.3 mass% in hot metal; temperature, time and Na2CO3 mixing ratio do not have significant effect on iron recovery, and iron recovery rate could be higher than 80% as long as a good slag/metal separation result is obtained.
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Tang, Hq., Ma, L., Wang, Jw. et al. Slag/metal Separation Process of Gas-Reduced Oolitic High-Phosphorus Iron ore Fines. J. Iron Steel Res. Int. 21, 1009–1015 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1016/S1006-706X(14)60176-X
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