Journal article
Thermodynamics and kinetics analyses of ZrB2 formation in molten aluminium alloys
Abstract
Smelter grade aluminium can be used as a source for electrical conductor grade aluminium after the transition metal impurities such as zirconium (Zr), vanadium (V), titanium (Ti) and chromium (Cr) have been removed. Zirconium (Zr), in particular, has a significant effect on the electrical conductivity of aluminium. In practice, the transition metal impurities are removed by adding boron-containing substances into the melt in the casthouse. This …
Authors
Khaliq A; Rhamdhani MA; Brooks GA; Grandfield J
Journal
Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, Vol. 55, No. 2, pp. 161–172
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
April 2, 2016
DOI
10.1080/00084433.2016.1179019
ISSN
0008-4433