Machinery Pressing Shaped Products
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Sillimanite brick for Glass Furnaces
Features
1. High Refractoriness: Sillimanite bricks can withstand temperatures up to 1650°C (3000°F).
2. Thermal Shock Resistance: They are resistant to rapid temperature changes, which prevents cracking and spalling.
3. Chemical Stability: These bricks are chemically stable and resistant to slag, acidic, and basic environments.
4. Mechanical Strength: They have good mechanical strength even at high temperatures.
5. Low Thermal Expansion: This reduces the risk of structural damage during heating and cooling cycles.
Composition
- Alumina (Al2O3): Approximately 60-65%
- Silica (SiO2): Approximately 30-35%
- Other Minerals: Minor quantities of other minerals and compounds depending on the specific formulation and manufacturing process.
Applications
1. Glass Industry: For furnace linings, particularly in the superstructure and crown areas of glass-melting furnaces.
2. Metallurgical Industry: In the construction of high-temperature furnaces and kilns used for metal production and refining.
3. Ceramics Industry: In kilns and other high-temperature processing equipment.
4. Petrochemical Industry: For lining reactors and other high-temperature vessels.
5. Cement Industry: In the kilns and preheater systems where high thermal resistance is required.
Manufacturing
The manufacturing process of sillimanite bricks involves mining the sillimanite mineral, crushing and grinding it to the desired particle size, mixing it with binders and other additives, shaping the mixture into bricks, and firing them in a kiln at high temperatures.
Advantages
- Longevity due to high resistance to wear and tear.
- Energy efficiency due to low thermal conductivity.
- Reduced maintenance costs due to durability.
Sillimanite bricks are an essential material in industries requiring materials that can withstand extreme conditions, ensuring both operational efficiency and safety.