Optimization of Methods for Determining Mineralogical Composition of Converter Slags

Results of the optimization of determination of converter slag mineralogical compositions are presented. Petrographic studies of slags and their X-ray structural analysis have been conducted and presented. Special attention is paid to the method of atomic-force microscopy, which shows that minerals composing the material possess inherent unique characteristics of the surface texture. In case of further studies the experience obtained will be able to significantly alleviate the problem of determining the belite in the structure of other kinds of metallurgic slags. Information about morphological features of compositions of various minerals helps to use this method as an independent one for determining the mineralogical composition of materials under investigation.

M.A. GONCHAROVA Doctor of Sciences (Engineering) (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
A.V. KOPEYKIN, Candidate of Sciences (Engineering)
V.V. KROHOTIN, Engineer

Lipetsk State Technical University (30, Moskovskaya Street, 398600, Lipetsk, Russian Federation)

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