This invention discloses a
refractory and anti-oxidation
coating for carbon electrodes and its preparation and application methods. The
coating is a homogeneous and stable
aqueous suspension, comprising, by weight: 28-35 parts
potassium silicate, 12-18 parts
sodium silicate, 18-25 parts α-
alumina micro
powder, 10-15 parts
boron carbide micro
powder, 6-10 parts nano-
silicon powder, 4-7 parts
cryolite micro powder, 1-3 parts
magnesium fluoride micro powder, 3-5 parts
mullite whiskers, 1.5-3 parts
rare earth composite oxide, and
silane coupling agent KH560. 0.3~0.8 parts,
sodium polycarboxylate dispersant 0.6~1.2 parts, deionized water 8~15 parts;
rare earth composite oxide is composed of La2O3 and CeO2 in a
mass ratio of 1:1. The
coating has a
solid content of 68~75%, pH value of 8.8~9.5,
viscosity of 35~50s, particle size D90≤4.5μm,
porosity≤8%, and storage stability≥90d. Through the synergistic effect of
rare earth-
silane dual modification,
mullite whisker reinforcement and low-temperature activation of nano-
silicon powder, the coating achieves a high-temperature
adhesion strength ≥2.2MPa,
thermal shock resistance ≥25 cycles, and can be sintered at low temperature with excellent construction performance. It is suitable for various high-temperature working conditions such as electrolytic aluminum and
ferroalloy smelting.