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Journal of Microwave Power
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Microwaves
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J.A. Anguilar, M. Gonzalez and 1997 32 2 74-79 |
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Abstract This work describes the production of magnesia-alumina spinel using microwaves as an energy source. The microwave energy was supplied by means of an 800 W magnetron operating at 2.45 GHz. The microstructure and the mineral composition were studied by means of scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and X-Ray diffraction respectively. The resultant product showed sintered zone and incipient smelting of the reagents meaning that microwave processing could be a practical method for spinel production. Key Words: Microwave processing, Ceramic, Spinel, Magnesia, Alumina |
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