Phase Equilibria in the System CaO—MgO

Abstract

The liquidus, solidus, and subsolidus of the system CaO–MgO have been redetermined. X‐ray diffraction and optical techniques show that the maximum solid solution of MgO in the CaO lattice is approximately 17 wt% at 2370°C and the maximum solid solution of CaO in the MgO lattice is approximately 7.8 wt% at 2370°C. The extent of solid solution in each case is substantially greater than previously reported. Magnesium oxide and calcium oxide solid solutions exist at temperatures above 1600°C. The liquidus values closely agree with those previously reported by Rankin and Merwin.