Low density compacts of prepared mix for use in the production of silicon and ferrosilicon
AssigneeElkem Metals Company
InventorRodney F. Merkert
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Abstract
A low density, porous compact of prepared mix containing silica fume, finely-divided carbonaceous reducing agent such as petroleum coke or coal, optionally iron and a binder.
Claims8
Pieces of a low density, porous compact for use as the feed to an electric furnace in the production of silicon and ferrosilicon comprising finely-divided silica-containing material including at least about 25 parts by weight of silica fume per 100 parts by weight of total silica, and a finely-divided carbonaceous reducing agent in an amount such that the total carbon ranges from about 35 to 50 parts by weight carbon per 100 parts by weight of total silica;
- the compact having an apparent density of between about 0.8 and 1.2 grams per cubic centimeter, a bulk density of between about 25 and 40 pounds per cubic foot and an internal porosity of between about 50 and 60% voids.
Pieces of a low density, porous compact for use as the feed to an electric furnace in the production of silicon and ferrosilicon comprising a finely-divided silica-containing material including from about 25 to 50 parts by weight each of silica fume, silica sand and Sidley gravel, about 30 parts by weight of petroleum coke, about 17 parts by weight of coal, from 0 to about 15 parts by weight of iron particles and about 2.5 parts by weight of a cereal binder, all based on 100 parts by weight of total silica;
- the compact having an apparent density of between about 1 and 1.2 grams of per cubic centimeter, a bulk density of between about 30 and 35 pounds per cubic foot, and an internal porosity of about 56% voids.
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