CASTABLE REFRACTORY SYSTEMS

摘要

A composition suitable for admixture with refractory grains to make a refractory monolithic formulation, consists essentially of: 2 to 10 parts by weight of activated alumina; 0.25 to 1.0 parts by weight of an additive material which comprises at least one of alumino-silicate-phosphate compound; a resin derived from an aldehyde and either an amine or an aromatic hydroxy compound; cellulose; polyethylene glycol(s); and methoxy polyethylene glycols; and, optionally up to 50 parts by weight of fine alumina; up to 10 parts by weight of fine silica; and up to 1 part by weight of a dispersant; no more than 1 part by weight (and preferably none) calcium aluminate cement. The formulation comprises the above composition with up to 97.5 weight percent of the inert refractory grains. In use it shows good green strength, even when cast below room temperature, thereby facilitating handling, and after firing it shows good high temperature properties (such as hot modulus of rupture) and a good cold crushing strength.