Quasi-synchronous solid-state reaction for cordierite powder synthesis

Yi Hsin Lin, Fu Su Yen, Hsing I. Hsiang, Man Nee Lee

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Abstract

This study investigates a quasi-synchronous solid-state reaction for synthesizing cordierite powder using talc, kaolinite, and Al2O3 mineral powders as starting materials. The thermal reaction proceeded with two different stages according to the Al sources provided by: (1) Al2O3 powders—the first stage starting at temperatures that were considerably lower than 1150°C and (2) kaolinite (mullite)—the second stage starting at temperatures that were higher than 1150°C. The goal is to shift the temperature of the first stage to coincide with that of the second stage by mixing α-cordierite powder with the starting constituents. Exceeding the authentic reduction amounts of Al2O3 on talc particles leads to a rise in the temperature required to initiate the first-stage reaction to 1200°C. However, this also eliminates the presence of β-cordierite and spinel that occur in the first stage and allows for the early fulfilment of α-cordierite formation in the second stage. The excess SiO2 released by the second stage compensates for the insufficient SiO2 required by the first stage, allowing for a smooth processing reaction. Also, a quasi-synchronous solid-state reaction for synthesizing cordierite occurs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)169-182
Number of pages14
JournalInternational Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024 Jan 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Marketing
  • Materials Chemistry

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