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paul143
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Hi,
I'm currently doing experiments on a 99.9% TiO2 source powder.
I was wondering if there is anyway to lower the melting point of this solid?
If possible, without compromising its purity.
I only have access to an electrical furnace that is capable of reaching a maximum
of 1200 degC only. Seeing that this material has a melting point of around 1800 degC,
I am kinda stuck right now.
By the way, I also have access to a relatively primitive vacuum technology. I tried
to seal my sample in a quartz tube then lowered the pressure inside up to around
10-6 torr. But I am not sure if this really has a significant effect, for I
have learned before that a change in pressure does greatly affect the boiling point
but I am not sure to the extent of its effect on melting point of solids.
Hope for any replies or suggestions.
Thanks very much for any information.
I'm currently doing experiments on a 99.9% TiO2 source powder.
I was wondering if there is anyway to lower the melting point of this solid?
If possible, without compromising its purity.
I only have access to an electrical furnace that is capable of reaching a maximum
of 1200 degC only. Seeing that this material has a melting point of around 1800 degC,
I am kinda stuck right now.
By the way, I also have access to a relatively primitive vacuum technology. I tried
to seal my sample in a quartz tube then lowered the pressure inside up to around
10-6 torr. But I am not sure if this really has a significant effect, for I
have learned before that a change in pressure does greatly affect the boiling point
but I am not sure to the extent of its effect on melting point of solids.
Hope for any replies or suggestions.
Thanks very much for any information.