Alloy formation in mechanically activated mixtures

The physical mixtures of hydroxocarbonates of Cu and Ni with aluminium were activated using a laboratory planetary mill. The chemical reactions and alloy formations as the effects of grinding were followed by the phase analysis of solid products based on the thermogravimetry and X-ray diffractometry. Experimental evidence indicates that the nature of reactions and products of mechanical activation was dependent on the amount of aluminium and time of grinding. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Physico-Chemistry of the Limestone Sulphation Process

Aspects of the mechanism of the overall reaction between CaCO₃/CaO and SO₂/SO₃ under oxidizing conditions are discussed. The limestone and lime sulphation processes were carried out in a thermobalance under conditions relevant to atmospheric fluidized bed combustion. Sulphated samples, prepared in the form of cross-section particles, were examined in a scanning electron microscope by energy-dispersive X-ray and back-scattered electron imaging. Photomicrographs are presented. The reaction proceeded from the outer surface of the particles and along the pores. Surface textural changes during the reaction were considered. The layer of products was identified as controlling both the rate and extent of limestone/lime sulphation. In the products, two sulphur-bearing solids (CaSO₄ and CaS) were identified. The presence of CaS, which may cause difficulties in practice, is attributed to CaSO₃ disproportionation. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Catalytic sulphation of limestone/lime with platinum

The effects of the presence of a Pt catalyst on the limestone/lime sulphation process were investigated by thermal analysis methods to provide a better understanding of the factors limiting gas desulphurization when Ca-based sorbents are used. It was found that for the Pt-catalysed sulphation of precalcined limestone the weight increase is above 100% higher under isothermal and dynamic conditions (up to 830°C). These results are direct evidence that Pt catalyses the CaO-SO₂-O₂ reaction. It can be presumed that the process proceeds through a gaseous intermediate, SO₃, a highly reactive gas, which explains the increased rate of sulphation. SO₃ then reacts with CaO to form CaSO₄ directly, in contrast with the non-catalysed oxidation of SO₂ to SO₃, where CaSO₃ formation is the most probable early stage of sulphation. The proposed mechanisms were supported by the phase identification of the products.     

Solid-gas reactions: Study of sulphation of limestone using thermogravimetry

Comparative data are presented on the absorption rate and capacity for SO₂ capture by a natural Polish limestone with and without sodium chloride additive. Two sets of experiments were carried out, under dry and wet conditions during limestone calcination and sulphation.The presence of water vapour brought about a higher reactivity of the sorbent, probably as a result of an effect on the sintering of lime and through the influence of the CaSO₄ layer. Further morphological investigations could provide confirmation of the present hypothesis.

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Zusammenfassung Absorptionsgeschwindigkeit und -kapazität für SO₂ an einem polnischen Kalkstein mit oder ohne NaCl-Zusatz werden verglichen. Zwei Reihen von Experimenten wurden in trockener bzw. wasserdampfhaltiger Atmosphäre bei der Calcination und Sulfatbildung durchgeführt. In Gegenwart von Wasserdampf wird die Reaktivität des Absorbens infolge Sinterung des Kalks und trotz des Einflusses der CaSO₄-Schicht erhöht. Künftige morphologische Untersuchungen sollen diese Hypothese eventuel bestätigen.

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The author would like to thank Prof. E. M. Bulewicz of this Institute for valuable discussions, and Mr. W. Balcerowiak for making available the facilities of the Laboratory of the Institute of Heavy Organic Synthesis in Kdzierzyn-Kole.     

Kinetic study of the thermal dehydration of syngenite K2Ca(SO4)2·H2O under isothermal conditions

A study of the kinetics of the thermal dehydration of syngenite was carried out using the isothermal gravimetric method. Weight changes of the samples were followed by means of a Mettler Thermoanalyzer. The applicability of nine equations commonly used to describe the thermal decomposition of solids was investigated. The experimental results can be best represented, over the whole temperature range of the change, by the Avrami equation I $$[ - \ln (1 - \alpha )]^{1/2} = Kt$$ whereα=degree of decomposition,t=time, andK=rate constant. The activation energy deduced for the process is 51.8±3.7 kcal·mole^?1 and the log of the preexponential factor is 20.5±0.1.     

An attempt on the VOC oxidation using mechanically activated catalyst

A catalytic action of the mechanochemical products of copper hydroxocarbonate with calcium carbonate was investigated in n-butyl alcohol oxidation tests. The solid products of high-energy milling were identified using thermogravimetry supplemented by X-ray diffraction method. It was shown that the mechanical activation induces more effective tested catalyst because it promotes the alcohol conversion at lower temperatures than that unmilled one. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Chromium(III)-Ettringite Formation and its Thermal Stability

Attempts have been made to replace aluminium(III) by chromium(III) in the ettringite structure because of practical importance of a waste treatment technology. The optimum conditions of Ca₆[Cr(OH)₆]₂(SO₄)₃⋅26H₂O formation and its thermal stability are reported. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

The Characteristics of Mechanically Activated Mixtures of Copper Hydroxocarbonate With Aluminium

The chemical and physical processes occurring during grinding of copper hydroxocarbonates mixtures with aluminium were studied. A planetary ball mill was used. A thermogravimetry and X-ray powder diffraction method allowed to determine the composition of solid products after mechanical activation. The amount of the Cu₂(OH)₂CO₃ undecomposed andAl₂O₃⋅3H₂O, CuO, Al₂O₃, Cu⁰, Cu_xAl_y alloys and remained Al0 in the systems is strongly dependent on the duration of grinding and on the proportion of components. The comparative results are presented. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Effects of reagents’ nature on mechanochemical synthesis of calcium titanate

The effect of alkaline hydrothermal activation of class-C fly ash belite cement was studied using thermal analysis (TG/DTG) by determining the increase in the combined water during a period of hydration of 180 days. The results were compared with those obtained for a belite cement hydrothermally activated in water. The two belite cements were fabricated via the hydrothermal-calcination route of class-C fly ash in 1 M NaOH solution (FABC-2-N) or demineralised water (FABC-2-W). From the results, the effect of the alkaline hydrothermal activation of belite cement (FABC-2-N) was clearly differentiated, mainly at early ages of hydration, for which the increase in the combined water was markedly higher than that of the belite cement that was hydrothermally activated in water. Important direct quantitative correlations were obtained among physicochemical parameters, such as the combined water, the BET surface area, the volume of nano-pores, and macro structural engineering properties such as the compressive mechanical strength.