Research on the Composition and Property of Boron Mud

Abstract

The composition and property of the boron mud is investigated by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermogravimetry (TG), differential thermal analysis (DTA) and fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FITR). The mineral components of the boron mud are magnesite (MgCO3)、forsterite (Mg2SiO4)、hematite (Fe2O3)、dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) and a small amount of magnesium sulfate and lizardite((Mg,Al)3[(Si,Fe)2O5](OH)4)). The decomposition reaction of the boron mud can be carried on at 400~600°C, and silicate of the boron mud can reaction with NaOH with the increase of temperature to about 1000°C.