Migration Mechanism and Magnetic Properties of Fe Ions in Glass–Ceramics of an Iron-Rich CMAS System

Abstract

Utilizing mining and metallurgical waste as a resource is one of the effective methods to tackle the issue of solid waste accumulation. In this study, the CaO–MgO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ system glass–ceramics were prepared based on the traditional melt-casting technique using iron ore slag as the main raw material. Investigations were done on how different iron ion concentrations affected glass–ceramics properties. And the migration pattern of iron ions was explored deeply using Raman spectroscopy and FTIR. XRD revealed the crystallization ability of augite and magnetite increasing as the iron ions grew. The combination of vibrating sample magnetometer, electron backscatter diffraction, and MFM techniques indicates that the distribution of magnetite, grain size, and structure are connected to the magnetic performances of glass–ceramics. Glass–ceramics has outstanding magnetic properties and flexural strength. Therefore, it has vast potential for future development in electronic devices, wear-resistant applications, and electromagnetic shielding.