THE ALUMINUM REDUCTION OF MAGNESIUM OXIDE: I. THE VAPOR PRESSURE OF MAGNESIUM OVER THE SYSTEM Al–MgO
The equilibrium vapor pressure of magnesium over the reaction between magnesium oxide and aluminum was measured by means of the transportation method. In the temperature range 850–1150 °C the results can be expressed by the equation log Pmm of Hg = −9617/T + 8.93. From X-ray diffraction analysis this reaction proceeds according to the equilibrium[Formula: see text]