Magnesia Chrome Bricks | Silver smelting furnaces, slag-intensive environments | Max Service Temp: 1800°C (ASTM C20) ▲ Slag Resistance: Withstands 100+ hours (ASTM C719) Material: Al2O3 35%, Cr2O3 20% | ▲ Best slag resistance for high-temperature furnaces Customizable via precision cutting (ISO 9001) | Prone to oxidation in reducing atmospheres Higher cost compared to alternatives |
Alumina Bricks | Acidic chemical processing, glass furnaces | Al2O3 Content: 75–90% (ASTM C24) Max Temp: 1750°C (ASTM C20) Chemical Resistance: 50+ chemicals (ASTM C697) | Superior chemical and thermal stability Affordable for moderate slag exposure | Low slag resistance in heavy-reduction environments Fragile under mechanical stress |
Silicon Carbide Bricks | Electric arc furnaces, thermal shock zones | SiC Content: 95% (ISO 585) Max Temp: 1600°C (ASTM C20) Thermal Shock Resistance: 12 cycles (ASTM C693) | ▲ Excellent thermal shock resistance Electrically insulating | High cost Requires specialized installation to avoid cracking |
Fireclay Bricks | Kilns, moderate-temperature industrial ovens | Fireclay Content: 40% (ASTM C144) Max Temp: 1300°C (ASTM C20) | Low cost Easy to shape and install | ▲ Limited to low-to-moderate temperatures Poor chemical resistance |
Zirconia Bricks | High-temperature aerospace, metallurgy | ZrO2 Content: 65% (ISO 585) Max Temp: 2200°C (ASTM C20) Thermal Shock Resistance: 15 cycles (ASTM C693) | ▲ Highest temperature tolerance Resists thermal shock better than alumina | Extremely expensive Scarce raw material availability |
Carbon Bricks | Blast furnaces, iron smelting | Carbon Content: 85% (ISO 585) Max Temp: 1600°C (ASTM C20) Slag Resistance: 150+ hours (ASTM C719) | ▲ Superior thermal conductivity Lightweight | ▲ Oxidizes rapidly in oxygen-rich environments Requires protective coatings |