Study on the Phase Composition and Particle Size of Boron Mud

Abstract

The phase composition and particle size of the boron mud is investigated by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and laser particle size analyzer. The mainly phase composition of the boron mud are magnesite (MgCO3) and forsterite (Mg2SiO4). The mainly phase composition of the calcined boron mud are forsterite (Mg2SiO4) and a small amount magnesia (MgO). the sizes of the boron mud are about 2~6μm and a few of them are bigger and less than 10μm and the particle size of less than 10μm is about 60%.