What are the available Refractory materials
The available refractory materials are classified
a. Oxidic type
b. special type
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Oxidic refractory |
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Acid |
Basic |
Neutral |
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(SiO2 is the main constituent) |
Magnesite |
Chromite |
| Example |
fireclay
Quartz
Silica |
MgO – C
Alumina
Dolomite
Alumina – C |
Carbon
Mullite |
| Uses |
Under acidic conditions |
Under basic conditions |
Can be either in acidic or in basic conditions |
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Special type
Silicon carbide, cermets and SIALON are some examples of special refractory. They are used for special applications
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