Structure of Binary CaO–Al₂O₃ and SrO–Al₂O₃ Liquids by Combined Levitation-Neutron Diffraction

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Weber, J.K.R. | Benmore, C.J. | Tangeman, J.A. | Siewenie, J. | Hiera, K.J.

Affiliations: Containerless Research, Inc., 906 University Place, Evanston, IL 60201, USA | Intense Pulsed Neutron Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA

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Abstract: The total structure factors, S(Q) of 50:50 mole% CaO:Al2O3- and 67:33 mole% SrO:Al2O3-composition liquids have been determined by neutron diffraction. Measurements were made on laser beam-heated liquids at 2000–2100 K held in an aerodynamic levitator. Pure vanadium levitation nozzles were used. Reduction of the nozzle wall thickness decreased attenuation of scattered neutrons to give a two-fold increase in signal intensity. The liquids are comprised of predominantly 4-coordinated aluminum and 6- and higher-coordinated group II metal ions.

Keywords: Liquid structure, levitation, containerless, neutron diffraction, aluminates

DOI: 10.1080/1023816031000099746

Journal: Journal of Neutron Research, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 113-121, 2003