The Impact of Fe Concentration on Typical Impurity Phases in Industrial Silicon Smelting using the Molecular Interaction Volume Model
摘要
The solidification process of industrial silicon (Si) is influenced by impurities, which significantly affect the selectivity and activity of silicone monomer synthesis. This study utilized the molecular interaction volume model (MIVM), factory data, and industrial silicon samples to explore the effects of different Fe concentrations on typical impurity phases in industrial silicon during actual production. At a Fe concentration of 3300 ppmw, Si7Al8Fe5 and Si2Al3Fe phases appeared. At a Fe concentration of 3400 ppmw, the Si2Al3Fe phase disappeared. The FeSi2(Al), Si8Al6Fe4Ca, and FeTiSi2 phases were consistently present in industrial silicon. The MIVM model prediction indicated that the activity of Ca was negatively correlated with Fe concentration, while the activities of Ti and aluminum (Al) were positively correlated with iron concentration, which was consistent with the actual production process. This study elucidated the influence of Fe concentration on typical impurity phases in industrial silicon and provided a theoretical and technical basis for impurity regulation in the synthesis of organic silicon monomers.