1996 Volume 104 Issue 1206 Pages 84-88
Effects of CaO and Al2O3 on the reaction between MgO and C have been investigated and corresponding mechanisms have been proposed. A small amount (within the solubility limit) of Al2O3 slightly inhibited the MgO-C reaction, but a small amount (within the solubility limit) of CaO had little effect on the MgO-C reaction. Large amounts (above the solubility limits) of Al2O3 or CaO accelerated the MgO-C reaction.