This invention relates to a composite
rare earth iron removal solvent and its preparation method, as well as its application in the
iron removal of recycled A356
alloy. Belonging to the field of
metal materials
engineering technology, it aims to solve at least one of the following problems in existing
iron removal solvents: low iron removal efficiency, incomplete iron removal, unstable
boron-iron phase, poor
slag-aluminum separation, significant environmental
pollution,
high energy consumption, and poor mechanical properties of the recycled A356
alloy after iron removal. In this invention, the iron removal
solvent decomposes NH4BF4 to generate NH3 and HF bubbles, achieving in-situ stirring, degassing, and removal of
oxide inclusions.
Rare earth elements possess strong surface activity, adsorbing Al2O3 and fine inclusions and causing them to aggregate and float.
Rare earth elements can synergistically interact with
boron distributed in the aluminum melt within NH4BF4 to promote the
precipitation and aggregation of iron-containing compounds, which then settle to the bottom of the
crucible. This effectively reduces the
impact of
Fe content on the performance of the recycled A356
alloy. Furthermore,
rare earth elements and MnF2 can modify the morphology of the Fe phase, significantly improving the elongation of the recycled A356 alloy.