Kinetic Modeling of a Silicon Refining Process in a Moist Hydrogen Atmosphere
Kinetic Modeling of a Silicon Refining Process in a Moist Hydrogen Atmosphere
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DOI:
10.1007/s11663-018-1241-8
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发表时间:
2018-06-01
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3
通讯作者:
Morita, Kazuki
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作者:
Chen, Zhiyuan;Morita, Kazuki
We developed a kinetic model that considers both silicon loss and boron removal in a metallurgical grade silicon refining process. This model was based on the hypotheses of reversible reactions. The reaction rate coefficient kept the same form but error of terminal boron concentration could be introduced when relating irreversible reactions. Experimental data from published studies were used to develop a model that fit the existing data. At 1500 degrees C, our kinetic analysis suggested that refining silicon in a moist hydrogen atmosphere generates several primary volatile species, including SiO, SiH, HBO, and HBO2. Using the experimental data and the kinetic analysis of volatile species, we developed a model that predicts a linear relationship between the reaction rate coefficient k and both the quadratic function of p(H2O) and the square root of p(H-2). Moreover, the model predicted the partial pressure values for the predominant volatile species and the prediction was confirmed by the thermodynamic calculations, indicating the reliability of the model. We believe this model provides a foundation for designing a silicon refining process with a fast boron removal rate and low silicon loss. (C) The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society and ASM International 2018