Progress in Research and Development of Electron Beam Technology in Metallurgy Refining Field
TAN Yi1,2, SHI Shuang1,2
1. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, China; 2. Key Laboratory for Solar Energy Photovoltaic System of Liaoning Province, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, China
Abstract：Electron beam technology is an effective means for purifying solar-grade silicon, refining refractory metals and its alloy, preparing high purity special steel and super clean steel, because it has the advantages of high energy density and vacuum degree and it can be controlled accurately. In this paper, based on the basic principle of electron beam technology, the current situation of research and application of electron beam technology on the refining of several high-purity materials and alloys were reviewed. The present problems and the main research direction of electron beam technology were also proposed.
谭毅, 石爽. 电子束技术在冶金精炼领域中的研究现状和发展趋势[J]. 材料工程, 2013, (8): 92-100.
TAN Yi, SHI Shuang. Progress in Research and Development of Electron Beam Technology in Metallurgy Refining Field. Journal of Materials Engineering, 2013, (8): 92-100.
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