Wetting characteristics of CaO−SiO2−Al2O3 ternary slag on refractory oxides, Al2O3, SiO2 and TiO2

The wettabilities of the metallurgical slag, CaO−55.2 wt.%SiO2−15 wt.%Al2O3 on refractory oxides, Al2O3, SiO2 and TiO2 were investigated at temperatures of 1350, 1400 and 1470°C. Contact angle measurements were performed using a combination of the sessile drop method and the X-ray fluoroscopic technique. The contact angle was obtained from the numerical solution of the Young-Laplace equation. The steady contact angles obtained were 31°, 24°, and 15° for SiO2, Al2O3 and TiO2 at 1470°C, respectively. The spreading rate of the liquid slag was characterized by the formation of cognate interface between the liquid slag and solid oxide, and further enhanced by the formation of a diffuse layer around the slag drop at higher temperatures.