Oxidation of flash reduced iron particles in various gas mixtures under the conditions of a novel flash ironmaking process

Zhixue Yuan, Hong Yong Sohn, Miguel Olivas-Martinez

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Abstract

A novel flash ironmaking process that directly reduces iron oxide concentrate particles by gas is under development. The goal of this work was to study the possibility of reoxidation of iron particles in various gas mixtures. As the product iron cools down in the lower part of the flash reactor, conditions may become favorable for reoxidation because of equilibrium and high reactivity of iron particles. The effects of temperature (823-973 K) and H 2O partial pressure (40-100 pet., Ptotal = 86.1 kPa) on the reoxidation rate were examined. The pressure dependence was first order with respect to water vapor, and the activation energy was 146 kj/mol. A complete rate equation that adequately represents the experimental data was developed. For oxidation in O2-N2 mixtures, the effects of temperature (673-873 K) and O2 partial pressure (5-21 pet., P total = 86.1 kPa) were determined. Reoxidation in pure CO2 was also investigated at 873-1073 K for comparison.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCelebrating the Megascale
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the Extraction and Processing Division Symposium on Pyrometallurgy in Honor of David G.C. Robertson - Held During TMS 2014 143rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition
PublisherMinerals, Metals and Materials Society
Pages509-517
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781118889619
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
EventCelebrating the Megascale: Extraction and Processing Division Symposium on Pyrometallurgy in Honor of David G.C. Robertson - TMS 2014 143rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 16 Feb 201420 Feb 2014

Publication series

NameTMS Annual Meeting

Conference

ConferenceCelebrating the Megascale: Extraction and Processing Division Symposium on Pyrometallurgy in Honor of David G.C. Robertson - TMS 2014 143rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period16/02/1420/02/14

Keywords

  • Flash ironmaking
  • Oxidation kinetics of iron particles
  • Reduction of iron oxide

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