Abstract
This work describes a novel approach to improve the dispersion of a nanoparticle MgCr2O4 additive in the matrix of magnesia-chrome refractories by functionalizing the nanoparticle surfaces with silanol groups. The effect of the silanol groups on the nanoparticles within the refractory matrix was shown by FTIR spectroscopy, zeta potential measurements, UV–visible spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and TEM to result in a decrease of the average particle size of the MgCr2O4 additive by about 50% due to de-agglomeration of the nano particles by the silanol groups. Silanol functionalization of the nano-additives in the magnesia-chrome refractories fired at 1600 °C resulted in a 65 Kgf/cm2 increase in their compressive strength, while the hot modulus of rupture and corrosion resistance values of these refractories fired at 1400 °C were similar to those containing unfunctionalized nano-additives fired at 1600 °C. XRD and SEM results suggest the improvement in corrosion resistance is related to the formation of spinel phases in the refractories containing silanol-modified nano-additives.
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