Tin volatilization behavior affected by SiO2 under CO–CO2 atmosphere at 900–1100 °C was studied.
Effect of SiO2 on phase transformation of SnO2 during the reduction process was determined.
Formation of SnSiO3 has distinct effect on tin volatilization under diverse CO–CO2 atmosphere.
Effect of SnSiO3 on the reduction mechanism of SnO2 was revealed.