Self-diffusion coefficients in the molten eutectic composition were measured by using a capillary method and 18F tracers. The resultant data, for 480 to 663C, could be described by:

D (m2/s) = 1.77 x 10-7 exp[-30.8(kJ/mol)/RT]

N.Umesaki, N.Iwamoto, Y.Tsunawaki, H.Ohno, K.Furukawa: Faraday Transactions, 1981, 77[1], 169-75

 

Table 171

Diffusivity of Al in Molten Cryolite

Containing 5wt%Al2O3

 

Temperature (C)

D (cm2/s)

995

4.902 x 10-4

1007

4.850 x 10-4

1018

5.180 x 10-4

1044

6.630 x 10-4

1072

7.900 x 10-4

 

 

Table 172

Diffusivity of AlF and Na2F Ions in Na3AlF6-Al2O3 Melts

 

Al2O3 (wt%)

Temperature (C)

D (cm2/s)

5

980

5.90 x 10-4

5

1000

6.30 x 10-4

5

1020

7.20 x 10-4

5

1040

9.40 x 10-4

5

1060

1.15 x 10-3

1

1060

1.20 x 10-3

2

1060

1.16 x 10-3

4

1060

1.18 x 10-3

6

1060

1.15 x 10-3

8

1060

1.00 x 10-3

9

1060

6.68 x 10-4

11

1060

2.51 x 10-4