The smelting process of magnesium alloy furnace


Because molten magnesium alloy furnaces burn when exposed to air, contact between the alloy and air must be avoided as much as possible. When the furnace temperature reaches 350℃, the protective gas mixer will automatically supply protective gas proportionally (SF6 in the mixture is 0.5 of N2). The protective gas is SF6(or SOR2R)+N2. In case of power failure, the protective gas can be continuously provided. The distribution of the protective gas in the furnace is: air, nitrogen N2, SF6(SOR2R) magnesium liquid.

Because molten magnesium alloy furnaces burn when exposed to air, contact between the alloy and air must be avoided as much as possible. When the furnace temperature reaches 350℃, the protective gas mixer will automatically supply protective gas proportionally (SF6 in the mixture is 0.5 of N2). The protective gas is SF6(or SOR2R)+N2. In case of power failure, the protective gas can be continuously provided. The distribution of the protective gas in the furnace is: air, nitrogen N2, SF6(SOR2R) magnesium liquid.

Smelting equipment items include the following:

1. Preheating furnace that can preheat magnesium ingot to more than 150℃;

2. Ingot feeding furnace equipment;

3. Melting system;

4. The crucible of the furnace is medium carbon steel, wrapped with a layer of heat-resistant steel;

5. The conveying of the feeding liquid is completed by electrically heated nickel-free heat-resistant steel pipe;

6. The feeding liquid can be added to the die casting machine through the following equipment, such as manual feeding, siphon, air pump, piston pump, electromagnetic pump, etc.;

7. The furnace has a lid. It is equipped with the necessary temperature measurements, level control, feed pipe, feed pump, protective gas system, and openings for inspecting and cleaning the furnace

It is well known that when molten metal comes into contact with or mixes with water, no matter what kind of metal it is, the water immediately turns into steam, triggering what is known as a blowout explosion. Magnesium reacts not only with water, but also with heat and hydrogen. Depending on the amount of water, the reaction could also cause a hydrogen explosion, which could lead to a serious disaster. Therefore, care must be taken with dried magnesium ingot and with items that may come into contact with molten magnesium. Keep the working point dry during die casting. Therefore, magnesium ingot should not be put into molten magnesium alloy furnace before preheating to 150℃.

The preheating temperature of magnesium alloy furnace is 150℃~350℃. The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius, so the low temperature is 150 degrees Celsius. With the increase of temperature, the chemical properties of magnesium alloy furnace become more and more active and prone to chemical changes (oxidation). When the magnesium alloy furnace is heated to 350℃, protective gas should be used for protection.

Magnesium alloy furnaces can melt in a furnace heated by electric wires, oil or gas. Gas heaters are widely used in the United States because of the low cost of gas. However, electric heating furnaces are now widely used because scale on gas furnaces can cause crucible wear and moisture formation. In Europe, electric furnaces dominate. Electric heater is simple to operate and can accurately control temperature. The thermocouple is installed in the furnace and near the heating element to prevent overheating.

 

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