Optimization of Conditions to Produce Manganese and Iron Carbides from Denizli-Tavas Manganese Ore by Solid State

In this work, optimization of conditions in the production of manganese-iron carbides from Denizli-Tavas manganese ore by solid state carbothermic reduction in argon atmosphere has been investigated. The ore was calcined and then mixed with active carbon and CaO. Experiments were performed in a horizontal tube furnace that can be heated up to 1700 ◦C with MoSi2 heating elements. The optimized parameters were; temperature, time, carbon percentage, and CaO percentage. After each experiment, weight loss data were obtained and converted to percentage reduction.