ZHENGSHAN TECHNOLOGY

Ferroalloy furnaces are a vital equipment in the modern metallurgical industry. They melt iron ore and other alloying elements under high temperature conditions to produce various ferroalloys.Among them, the electrode paste, as one of the key components of the ferroalloy furnace, has an important role in affecting the smelting efficiency and product quality.However, in the actual production process, electrode paste often encounters a series of problems, and solutions urgently need to be explored.

First of all, improper formulation of electrode paste often leads to unstable performance in the smelting process.This phenomenon is mainly manifested in the insufficient conductivity and high temperature resistance of the electrode paste.The proportion of carbon and other components in the electrode paste is unreasonable, which directly affects its conductivity.For example, if the particles of carbon powder are too large, the conductivity of the electrode paste may be reduced, thereby affecting the melting efficiency.Therefore, optimizing the formula of electrode paste and controlling the quality and particle size of raw materials are effective measures to solve such problems.

Secondly, the viscosity of the electrode paste may be too high or too low during use.Too high viscosity will make it difficult for the electrode paste to be evenly coated during operation, affecting the contact performance of the electrode; and too low viscosity may cause the electrode paste to be easily lost, which in turn affects the smelting effect.In view of this problem, it is recommended to strictly control the moisture content in the production process and achieve a reasonable viscosity by adjusting the ratio of water to additives.In addition, the use of advanced stirring equipment to ensure the uniformity of the electrode paste can also effectively solve the problem of inappropriate viscosity.

Moreover, the electrode paste is prone to thermal cracking or pore defects under high temperature conditions, which not only affects the service life of the electrode, but more seriously may lead to smelting accidents.To this end, it is necessary to strengthen the research on the high temperature resistance characteristics of electrode paste to improve its crack resistance.The high temperature stability of the electrode paste can be enhanced by adding refractory materials such as alumina or aluminum silicate.At the same time, reasonable sintering process and temperature control are also important links to avoid thermal cracking.

Finally, the storage and transportation conditions of electrode paste also play an important role in its performance.Improper storage can cause the composition of the electrode paste to be layered or agglomerated, which seriously affects its subsequent use.Therefore, it is recommended to maintain a suitable temperature and humidity during storage and transportation, and avoid direct sunlight to ensure the quality of the electrode paste.

In summary, the electrode paste of ferroalloy furnace faces many problems such as formula, viscosity adjustment, high temperature performance, storage and transportation in actual production.In view of these problems, through measures such as formula optimization, viscosity adjustment, high temperature resistance improvement and reasonable storage, the efficiency and safety of electrode paste can be effectively improved.It is hoped that in future research and practice, more effective solutions can be continuously explored to provide strong support for the efficient and safe operation of ferroalloy production.