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RMW4
The 4th Workshop on Reactive Metal Processing

March 14 (Fri.)- March 15 (Sat.), 2008, Cambridge, MIT

Workshop Organizer:
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Prof. T.H. Okabe, Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo

Morning, March 14 (Friday), 2008 Chipman Room 6-104

AM1, Session chair: Prof. D.R. Sadoway
08:00-08:10 Opening Remarks
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
08:10-08:45 “Dehydration Kinetics of Magnesium Chloride as a First Step in the Electrowinning of Magnesium Metal” (doc. A)
Prof. G.J. Kipouros, Dalhousie University
08:45-09:20 “Electrodeposition of Refractory Metals from Ionic Liquids” (doc. B)
Prof. T. Nohira, Kyoto University
09:20-09:55 “Oxigen and Metals Production on the Moon: Will Materials Science Change Our Future in Space?”
Dr. L. Sibille, ASRC Aerospace Corporation
09:55-10:15 Break
AM2, Session chair: Prof. D.R. Sadoway
10:15–10:50 “From Lanthanum to Ytterbium - a Long Route: Investigation Methods and Recent Results on Lanthanide Halide Systems”
Prof. M. Gaune-Escard, IUSTI
10:50–11:25 “Producing Titanium Metal Powder by Selective Chlorination and Preform Reduction Process” (doc. C)
Prof. H. Zheng, Northeastern University
11:25–12:00 “Suitability of Iron Ore Pyroelectrolysis for CO2 Mitigation in Steel Production”
Dr. H. Lavelaine, ArcelorMittal
12:00–13:15 Lunch (Bush Room 10-105)

Afternoon, March 14 (Friday), 2008 Chipman Room 6-104

PM1, Session chair: Prof. D.R. Sadoway
13:15–13:50 “Electrochemical Production of Metals in Molten Salts with the Use of Solid Oxide Electrolyte Membranes” (doc. D)
Prof. U.B. Pal, Boston University
13:50–14:25 “Self- and Impurity Diffusion in γ-TiAl Single Crystals” (doc. E)
Dr. Y. Nose, Kyoto University
14:25–14:50 “Investigation for Phase Equilibria of Nd2O3-LiF-NdF3 System” (doc. F)
Dr. O. Takeda, Tohoku University
14:50–15:10 Break
PM2, Session chair: Prof. D.R. Sadoway
15:10–15:45 “Phase-Field Modeling of Electrochemical Systems Involving Liquid Metals”
Prof. A.C. Powell, IV, Opennovation
15:45–16:20 “Thermal Conductivity of the Silicate Melts” (doc. G)
Prof. Y. Kang, the University of Tokyo
16:20–16:55 “Titanium and Titanium Alloy Production by Electrochemical Reduction of Oxides”
Dr. K. Dring, Norsk Titanium AS
16:55–17:20 “Research Progress, Synthesis of Nano-Composite Nitride”
Prof. H. Zhu, University of Science and Technology Beijing
17:30–20:00 Workshop Reception & Banquet (MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Avenue)
A part of the banquet is financially supported by the Rare Metal Research Meeting, organized by
the Foundation for the Promotion of Industrial Science (FPIS).

Morning, March 15 (Saturday), 2008 Chipman Room 6-104

AM1, Session chair: Prof. G.J. Kipouros
08:30–08:40 Greetings
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
08:40–08:55 “Issues in the Powder Metallurgy of Magnesium” (doc. H)
Mr. P. Burke, Dalhousie University
08:55–09:10 “Application of Double Knudsen Cell Mass Spectrometry to Measure on Thermodynamic Properties of Calcium Phosphates” (doc. I)
Mr. T. Nagai, the University of Tokyo
09:10–09:25 “Activity Measurement of REs and Their Alloy System Using Multi-Knudsen Cell Mass Spectrometry” (doc. J)
Mr. W.-H. Han, the University of Tokyo
09:25–09:40 “Dissolution Rates of Precious Metal Compounds in Acid” (doc. K)
Mr. H. Sasaki, the University of Tokyo
09:40–09:55 Break
AM2, Session chair: Prof. G.J. Kipouros
09:55–10:10 “Microwave Treatment of Blast Furnace Slag” (doc. L)
Mr. T. Kuroki, the University of Tokyo
10:10-10:25 “Reduction of Titanium Oxide in the Presence of Nickel by Supercooled Monatomic Hydrogen”(doc. M)
Mr. H. Sekimoto, Kyoto University
10:25-10:40 “Cathodic Polarization Behavior of Ionic Liquid Containing Titanium Ions” (doc. N)
Mr. K. Tsuchimoto, Kyoto University
10:40-10:55 Break
AM3, Session chair: Prof. G.J. Kipouros
10:55-11:10 “Refining of Si by the Solidification with Eutectic Molten Alloy at Low Temperature” (doc. O)
Mr. Y. Nishi, the University of Tokyo
11:10-11:25 “Preparation of β-FeSi2 Films by Exchange Reaction between Si Wafer and Molten Salts” (doc. P)
Mr. M. Sakamoto, the University of Tokyo
11:25-11:40 “Recovery of Nd and Dy from Rare Earth Magnet Scrap” (doc. Q)
Ms. S. Shirayama, the University of Tokyo
11:40-11:55 “Fundamental Study on Titanium Production Process by Disproportionation Reactions of TiCl2 in MgCl2 Molten Salt” (doc. R)
Mr. T. Oi, the University of Tokyo
12:00-13:00 Lunch (Von Hippel Room 13-2137)

Afternoon, March 15 (Saturday), 2008 Chipman Room 6-104

PM1, Session chair: Prof. G.J. Kipouros
13:00–13:20 “Electrochemical Reduction of Titanium Dioxide in Molten Oxide Electrolytes” (doc. S)
Dr. C. de Alwis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
13:20–13:40 “Electrochemcal Reduction of Titanium Dioxide to Titanium Metal in Molten Calcium Chloride”
Dr. P.K. Tripathy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
13:40–14:00 “Investigation of Stabilizing Additives and Interactions for Lithium Ion Batteries Electrolyte and Cathodes”
Dr. W. Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
14:00–14:20 “Electrochemical Processes in the Rechargeable Zinc-Silver Battery”
Dr. T. Yamaki, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
14:20–14:30 Closing Remarks
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
14:30–15:15 Tour of Sadoway Laboratory and MIT Campus
15:15 Depart
List of Participants

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RMW3
The 3rd Workshop on Reactive Metal Processing

March 2 (Fri.)- March 3 (Sat.), 2007, Cambridge, MIT

Morning, March 2 (Friday), 2007 Lecture Hall 1-190

AM1, Session chair: Prof. D.R. Sadoway
08:00-08:10 Opening Remarks
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
08:10-08:45 “Solid-oxide-membrane (SOM) Process for the Production of Reactive Metals” (doc. A)
Prof. U.B. Pal, Boston University
08:45-09:20 “Electro-winning of Silicon from Molten Slag and Determination of Inter-diffusivity in the Slag” (doc. B)
Prof. M. Kawakami, Toyohashi University of Technology
09:20-09:55 “Sustainable Electrolysis” (doc. C)
Prof. G.M. Haarberg, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
09:55-10:15 Break
AM2, Session chair: Prof. T.H. Okabe
10:15–10:50 “Electrochemical Behavior of Titanium Electrode in TMHA-Tf2N Room Temperature Molten Salt” (doc. D)
Prof. T. Uda, Kyoto University
10:50–11:25 “Electrolysis Research Activities at SINTEF” (doc. E)
Dr. A. Solheim on behalf of Dr. E. Skybakmoen, SINTEF
11:25–12:00 “Direct Electrochemical Production of Titanium” (doc. F)
Dr. K. Dring, Norsk Titanium AS
12:00–13:15 Lunch (Von Hippel Room 13-2137)

Afternoon, March 2 (Friday), 2007 Lecture Hall 1-190

PM1, Session chair: Prof. Y. Sato
13:15–13:50 “Production, Processing and Utilization of Materials” (doc. G)
Prof. G.J. Kipouros, Dalhousie University
13:50–14:25 “Thermodynamics on SOG-Si Refining Processes” (doc. H)
Prof. K. Morita, University of Tokyo
14:25–15:00 “Research Progress” (doc. I)
Prof. H. Zhu, University of Science and Technology Beijing
15:00–15:20 Break
PM2, Session chair: Prof. G.J. Kipouros
15:20–15:55 “Dynamic Behavior of the Interface between Molten and Solidified Salt” (doc. J)
Dr. A. Solheim, SINTEF
15:55–16:30 “Development of a Recycling Process for Nickel-metal Hydride Batteries ” (doc. K)
Dr. M. Miyake, the University of Tokyo
16:30–17:05 “The Principles of Oxygen Electrowinning from Lunar Regolith” (doc. L)
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
17:05–17:45 Poster Session (Von Hippel Room 13-2137)
18:00–20:30 Workshop Reception & Banquet (MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Avenue)

Morning, March 3 (Saturday), 2007 Lecture Hall 2-105

AM1, Session chair: Prof. D.R. Sadoway
08:00–08:10 Greetings
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
08:10–08:25 “Enrichment of Titanium Subchlorides in Molten Salts” (doc. M)
Dr. O. Takeda, Tohoku University
08:25–08:40 “Cathode Wear in Aluminum Electrolysis” (doc. N)
Ms. K. Vasshaug, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
08:40–08:55 “Reduction of Titanium Oxide to Titanium Alloy by Hydrogen” (doc. O)
Mr. H. Sekimoto, Kyoto University
08:55–09:10 “New Separation and Recovery Process of Platinum Using Chlorinating Agents” (doc. P)
Ms. C. Horike, the University of Tokyo
09:10–09:25 Break
AM2, Session chair: Prof. G.J. Kipouros
09:25–09:40 “Magnesium Processing by Powder Metallurgy” (doc. Q)
Mr. Paul Burke, Dalhousie University
09:40–09:55 “Fundamental Study on Titanium Production Process by the Disproportionation Reactions of Titanium Subchlorides”(doc. R)
Mr. T. Oi, the University of Tokyo
09:55–10:10 “New Production Process for Nb Powder by Preform Reduction Process” (doc. S)
Mr. J. Kubo, the University of Tokyo
10:10–10:25 “Production of Scandium and Al-Sc Alloy” (doc. T)
Mr. M. Harata, the University of Tokyo
10:25–10:40 Break
AM3, Session chair: Prof. K. Morita
10:40–10:55 “Dissolution Rates of Pt-Zn Intermetallic Compounds in Acid” (doc. U)
Mr. H. Sasaki, the University of Tokyo
10:55–11:10 “An Environmentally-sound Process for Recycling Ti Scraps Combining with Chloride Wastes” (doc. V)
Ms. H. Zheng, the University of Tokyo
11:10–11:25 “Thermodynamic Measurement for Cr-P Alloy with Double Knudsen Cell Mass Spectrometry” (doc. W)
Mr. T. Nagai, the University of Tokyo
11:25–11:40 “Electrochemical Formation of Self-organized Nanotubes/Nanorods” (doc. X)
Dr. K. Yasuda, the University of Tokyo
11:40–11:55 “Electrodeoxidation of TiO2 in Molten CaCl2” (doc. Y)
Mr. O. Kjos, Norwegian the University of Science and Technology
12:00–13:00 Workshop Lunch (Von Hippel Room 13-2137)

Afternoon, March 3 (Saturday), 2007 Lecture Hall 2-105

PM1, Session chair: Prof. T. Uda
13:00–13:20 “Molten Oxide Electrolysis: Towards “Green” Steelmaking & Lunar in situ Resource Utilization” (doc. Z)
Visiting Prof. D. Wang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
13:20–13:40 “Production of Liquid Titanium by Molten Oxide Electrolysis” (doc. AA)
Dr. C. de Alwis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
13:40–14:00 “Electrode Processes Associated with the Electrolytic Production of Ni in Molten Oxides” (doc. AB)
Visiting Prof. B. Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
14:00–14:20 “Electrodeposition of Diamondlike Carbon Films” (doc. AC)
Dr. A.H.C. Sirk, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
14:20–14:30 Closing Remarks
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
14:30–14:45 Adjourn
14:45–16:00 Tour of Sadoway Laboratory and MIT Campus
16:00 Depart
Digest of Poster Presentations
List of Participants and Contact Information

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RMW2
The 2nd Workshop on Reactive Metal Processing

November 16 (Thurs.)– November 17 (Fri.), 2006, Tokyo, the University of Tokyo

Afternoon, November 16 (Thurs.)- November 17 (Fri.), 2006 Convention Hall (2F), Building A

PM1 Session Chair: Prof. T. Uda
14:00–14:10 Opening Remarks
Prof. T.H. Okabe, the University of Tokyo
14:10–15:10 “Recent Process in the Development of New Electrochemical Processes for the Production of Titanium”
Prof. D.J. Fray, Cambridge University
15:10–16:10 “About Norsk Titanium, and Recent Process on Titanium Research”
Dr. K. Dring, Norsk Titanium AS
16:10–16:20 Coffee Break
PM2 Session Chair: Prof. T.H. Okabe
16:20–17:20 “Calcium in Molten Salts: A Chemical Panacea or anElectrochemical Disaster”
Prof. G.J. Kipouros, Dalhousie University
17:20–18:20 “Towards Sustainable Metals Production by Electrochemical Processing in Oxide Melts”
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
18:20–18:30 Close Remarks
Prof. T.H. Okabe, the University of Tokyo
18:30–20:30 Discussion and Reception at Foyer (2F), Building A

Poster Session (Okabe Lab, Morita Lab, and Maeda Lab etc.)

Morning, November 17 (Friday), 2006 Convention Hall (2F), Building A

Social event

10:00–11:00 Lab Tour at IIS
(Prof. Maeda’s group, Prof. Morita’s group, and Prof. Okabe’s group)
11:00–12:00 Free Discussion
12:00–13:30 Workshop Lunch
Digest of Poster Presentations
List of Participants and Contact Information

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RMW1
The 1st Workshop on Reactive Metal Processing

March 17 (Fri.)– March 19 (Sat.), 2006, Cambridge, MIT

Afternoon, March 17 (Friday), 2006 Chipman Room (35-410)

PM1 Session Chair: Prof. A.C. Powell IV
13:00–13:10 Opening Remarks
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
13:10–13:35 “Viscosity Behavior of Molten Nickel Alloys”
Prof. Y. Sato, Tohoku University
13:35–14:00 “Recent Progress on Production Process of Reactive Metals”
Prof. T.H. Okabe, the University of Tokyo
14:00–14:25 “Towards Cost-effective Sustainable Metal Production by Molten Oxide Electrolysis”
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
14:25–14:45 Break
PM2 Session Chair: Prof. T.H. Okabe
14:45–15:10 “Recent Progress in Reactive Metal Processing”
Prof. H. Zhu, University of Science & Technology Beijing
15:10–15:35 “Recent Researches on Ti Processing in Molten Salt”
Prof. T. Takenaka, Toyohashi University of Technology
15:35–16:00 “Thermodynamics-Based Modeling of Phase Boundary Motion in Reactive Metal Processing”
Prof. A.C. Powell IV, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
16:00–16:25 “Recent Progress on Dry Processes for f-element Materials”
Prof. N. Sato, Tohoku University
16:25–16:35 Break
16:35–17:30 Poster Session (Ms. Zheng, Mr. Obana, Mr. Takeda, etc.)
18:00–20:30 Workshop Banquet at MIT Museum

Morning, March 18 (Saturday), 2006 Chipman Room (35-410)

AM1 Session Chair: Dr. M. Miyake
10:00–10:15 “Phase Field Modeling of Metal-Electrolyte Interface Shape and Topology Changes in the Transport-Limited Electrochemical Reaction”
Ms. W. Pongsaksawad, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
10:15–10:30 “Production of Titanium Subchloride Employing Molten Salt as a Reaction Medium”
Mr. O. Takeda, the University of Tokyo
10:30–10:45 “Electrochemical Extraction of Iron from a Martian Simulant”
Dr. C. de Alwis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
10:45–11:00 “Direct Electrolytic Reduction of Solid SiO2 in Molten CaCl2 for Solar Grade Si Production”
Dr. K. Yasuda, Kyoto University
11:00–11:15 “Recent Progress of Active Metal Processing in Wuhan University”
Dr. Dihua Wang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
11:15–11:50 Open Discussion
11:50–12:00 Closing Remarks
Prof. D.R. Sadoway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
12:00–13:30 Workshop Lunch

Social event

13:30–16:00 MIT Campus Tour
(Prof. Sadoway’s group, Prof. Powell’s group)
Digest of Poster Presentations
List of Participants and Contact Information

Reports on the Workshop (in Japanese, reported by Mr. Osamu Takeda)
http://www.okabe.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp/core-to-core/JSPS_rep/05JSPS_06_Active_Metal_Program.pdf

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