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The Aim, the
Signaficance, and the Expected Outcomes of the Project:
This reseach
project aims at investigating the effect of microstructural parameters of
laboratory crucibles made from fine high-alumina powder (>97%) on its
corrosive interactions with steelmaking slags. These crucibles will be
made in the optimum set of conditions and they will later be used in a
separate project for corrosion tests. Upon completion of the project the
best parameters for crucible wall thickness, density, percent porosity and
grain size will be determined. Grain size development and percent
corrosive reaction progress for crucibles fired in different conditions
will be monitored by means of SEM. Statistical experimental design
techniques will be utilized to minimize the number of experimental runs. |
