ISIJ International
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Structure of CaO–B2O3–SiO2–TiO2 Glasses: a Raman Spectral Study
Zhen WangQifeng ShuKuochih Chou
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2011 Volume 51 Issue 7 Pages 1021-1027

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Development and application of fluorine free mould fluxes have been widely studied in recent years. Some research has shown that B2O3 and TiO2 are potential substitutes for F in mold fluxes. In this study, Structure of CaO–B2O3–SiO2–TiO2 glass system has been studied by Raman spectroscopy. The influence of basicities (CaO/SiO2) and contents of B2O3 and TiO2 on the structure of CaO–B2O3–SiO2–TiO2 glasses were examined. Experimental results indicate that TiO2 exists in the system in the form of [TiO4] as network former in range of 0–15% in mass. The degree of polymerization of this system decreases with increase of basicities. The increase of B2O3 leads to more [BO4] tetrahedral units. It is concluded that both B2O3 and TiO2 behave as network forming oxides within the studied system.

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