What is the Difference with High Alumina Bricks?

As we all know, there are many types of high alumina bricks with different performances and wide applications. So, among the many types of high alumina bricks, I believe you will have the same doubts as me. With so many high alumina bricks, how are they different from ordinary high alumina bricks? As a refractory manufacturer, we have obtained a convincing answer through testing the original ratio of the product and the performance of the finished high alumina brick. And more and more high-performance high-alumina refractory brick products are used by customers, and the use effect is good. Rongsheng refractories manufacturers kindly remind that not good refractory bricks are suitable for all refractory linings. The choice of refractory lining material needs to be selected according to the specific operating conditions of the thermal furnace equipment. Only in this way can production costs be saved to the utmost extent and economic benefits can be improved. Next, let’s understand the difference between the following refractory bricks and high alumina bricks.

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    The difference between low porosity high alumina brick and high alumina brick

    The biggest difference between low-porosity high-alumina bricks and high-alumina bricks is the low porosity.

    Generally, high alumina bricks are divided into one, two, and three grades, and various grades of high alumina bricks are produced according to different indicators. The zirconium component is an anti-stripping high alumina brick, and the low porosity high alumina brick is a special high alumina brick with low porosity and good thermal shock. Generally, the pores of high alumina bricks are about 22-24%, and the pores of low-porosity Qiao alumina bricks are lower than 18%-19%. The reason for the slight difference in pores is mainly due to the small difference between machines with different pressures during high-pressure molding, but the thermal shock is the same.

    Low-porosity high-alumina bricks and general high-alumina bricks also differ in firing time and humidity. Generally, the firing time of high alumina bricks is 60-70 minutes, while the firing time of low porosity high alumina bricks is more than 80 minutes. In this way, the load softening temperature of the two high alumina bricks is also different. Because low-porosity high-alumina bricks need to be added with specific matrix materials, the firing temperature is also higher than that of general high-alumina bricks, so the compressive strength is also different.

    High Alumina Refractory Bricks
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      Generally, high alumina bricks have low-temperature requirements, and some waste high alumina bricks are added in a small proportion. So there is also a big difference in production costs.

      Low-porosity high-alumina bricks are used in special kiln linings, and the corrosion of the atmosphere in the kiln also requires high-alumina bricks. Therefore, low-porosity and high-alumina bricks not only have low pores, wear resistance, and fatigue resistance, but also have good corrosion resistance. But the price will be relatively high compared with the general high alumina brick.

      In short, there is a difference in the internal quality of general high alumina bricks and low porosity high alumina bricks. It can be used according to different situations.

      What is the difference between andalusite mullite brick and andalusite high alumina brick?

      Andalusite mullite bricks and andalusite high alumina bricks each have their own advantages. Although the main components of mullite brick and high alumina brick have alumina content, the crystal phase of the two is different.

       

      Mullite Brick vs High Alumina Brick
      Andalusite Mullite Brick vs Andalusite High Alumina Brick

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        When andalusite is heated to 1300°C, it will become mullite, which has the characteristics of resistance to rapid cooling, strong impact resistance, and high load conversion point. During the conversion process of mullite itself, the thermal expansion is low and the crystal is relatively coarse. Andalusite does not need to be calcined and can be directly added to fired or unfired mullite bricks and high alumina bricks. Andalusite has the advantage of creep resistance. During use, impurities will cause the refractory bricks to soften prematurely and have a great influence on creep. Therefore, add a certain proportion of andalusite to mullite bricks or high alumina bricks. Make it resistant to high temperature and rapid cold and heat.

        Andalusite high alumina bricks are made of andalusite as the main raw material, added with bauxite, formed by high pressure, dried, and fired at 1500℃. Andalusite high-alumina bricks are characterized by high-temperature resistance, the high softening temperature under load, low creep rate under high temperature, and unavailable volume, high-temperature volume stability, low thermal expansion coefficient during use, and low thermal conductivity. Andalusite has refractoriness of 1830℃ and chemical resistance. Adding andalusite to high-alumina refractory bricks can make the high-alumina bricks have abrasion resistance, higher load softening temperature, and better resistance to rapid cold and heat. The brick joints can be compacted at high temperatures, and the overall density of high alumina brick masonry can be improved, thereby improving the slag penetration resistance.

        Andalusite mullite brick is a refractory brick made by adding different proportions of andalusite and mullite. This kind of brick has the advantages of good oxidation resistance, strong fire resistance, high compressive strength, low specific gravity, good peeling resistance, high flexural strength at high temperature, and long service life.

        In short, andalusite mullite and andalusite high alumina bricks have similarities and differences. Andalusite mullite bricks are more expensive than andalusite high alumina bricks, and andalusite high alumina bricks are highly resistant to corrosion at high temperatures. Andalusite mullite bricks have good flexibility and stronger peel resistance.

        High alumina refractory brick sales

        Rongsheng high alumina refractory brick sales, Rongsheng is a refractory brick manufacturer with rich production and sales experience. Rongsheng’s refractory brick products have been sold to more than 60 countries around the world. The product quality is excellent, and the customer acceptance and recognition are high. The ability to support Rongsheng along the way is inseparable from the strength of the Rongsheng refractory factory. The Rongsheng refractory brick workshop is equipped with an advanced refractory brick production line. Various advanced equipment provides a reliable guarantee for high-quality refractory bricks. At the same time, Rongsheng manufacturers strictly control the quality of their products. The purpose is to provide customers with refractory brick products suitable for their production needs. To buy high-quality high-alumina bricks, please choose Rongsheng.

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          Difference Between High Alumina Bricks and Fire Clay Bricks

          When buying refractory bricks, some customers may consider whether to buy high alumina bricks or fire clay bricks. This is based on the customer’s actual thermal furnaces’ working conditions, taking the difference between high alumina refractory bricks and fire clay bricks as a reference. High alumina bricks are close to alkaline, and clay fire bricks are close to acid, which is the most essential difference between them.

          Fire Clay Bricks - T19 (Aluminum 48%)
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            High Alumina Bricks

            High alumina refractory brick is an aluminum silicate refractory with an alumina content of more than 48%. It is formed and calcined by alumina or other raw materials with high alumina content. The high alumina bricks have high thermal stability, and the refractoriness is above 1770 ℃. Slag resistance is better. It is mainly used for lining blast furnace, hot blast stove, electric furnace top, reverberatory furnace, and rotary kiln, etc. In addition, high alumina bricks are also widely used as open-hearth regenerative checker bricks, plugs for pouring systems, nozzle bricks, etc.

            Grade-I High Alumina Bricks
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              Fire Clay Bricks

              The Al2O3 content of the fire clay bricks is 30% ~ 40%. Fire clay bricks are kind of weak acid refractory brick products, which can resist the erosion of acid slag and acid gas. They have weaker resistance to alkaline substances. Clay fire bricks have good thermal properties and are resistant to rapid cooling and heat.

              Clay fire bricks are mainly divided into clay fire bricks for blast furnaces, clay refractory bricks for hot blast stoves, and large clay fire bricks for glass kilns according to their uses.

              Due to the low load softening temperature of fire clay bricks, shrinkage occurs at high temperatures, the thermal conductivity is 15% to 20% lower than that of silica bricks, and the mechanical strength is also worse than that of silica bricks. Therefore, clay bricks can only be used for secondary parts of coke ovens, such as regenerator wall sealing, small flue lining bricks and regenerator bricks, furnace door lining bricks, furnace roof, and riser lining bricks.

              Checker Bricks for Blast Furnaces
              Checker Bricks for Blast Furnaces

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                Advantages of Fire Clay Bricks

                • Fire clay bricks are weak acid refractory materials and have a certain degree of corrosion resistance to acid slag. Its application is widely, and it is also the refractory material with the largest production volume.
                • The price is cheap. Because it mainly uses refractory clay as the raw material, the production cost will be much lower than the refractory bricks using other raw materials.
                • Low refractoriness. It can be used in the high-temperature kiln places where do not belong to the high-temperature zone, or other parts that are not important.

                Clay Fire Bricks Performance

                The fire resistance of clay bricks is comparable to that of silica bricks which can up to 1690 ~ 1730 ℃. But the softening temperature under load is 200 ℃, lower than that of silica bricks. Because the clay brick contains mullite crystals with high refractoriness, it also contains nearly half of the low-melting amorphous glass phase.

                In the temperature range of 0 ~ 1000 ℃, the volume expands of clay fire bricks uniformly with increasing temperature. Its linear expansion curve approximates a straight line. The linear expansion rate is 0.6% to 0.7%, only about half of the silicon brick. When the temperature reaches 1200 ℃, and then continue to heat, its volume will begin to shrink from the maximum expansion. The residual shrinkage of clay bricks leads to the cracking of the masonry gray joints, which is a major disadvantage of clay bricks. When the temperature exceeds 1200 °C, the low melting point in the clay brick gradually melts. Due to the surface tension, the particles are very close to each other, resulting in volume shrinkage.

                Low Creep Fire Clay Bricks
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                  Conclusion

                  In general, the chemical pH value of high alumina bricks belongs to neutral refractory bricks. Fire clay bricks are neutral refractory bricks that tend to be acidic. High-alumina refractory bricks, all physical and chemical properties except thermal shock resistance, are superior to clay fire bricks. In the construction of kilns lining and other thermal equipment, if the clay refractory bricks are capable of the working environment, it is not necessary to use high alumina bricks.

                  Of course, due to the limitations of the working conditions of industrial kilns, under certain conditions, certain types of clay bricks or certain types of high-alumina bricks must be used. Under such conditions, to meet the production conditions of industrial kilns as the standard, we will provide customers with high-quality clay bricks and high-alumina bricks. From this point of view, the performance of some clay bricks will be better than that of high alumina bricks.

                  Want to get the prices of fire clay bricks, and lightweight fire clay bricks, please contact Rongsheng Refractory Bricks Manufacturer. Rongsheng has just delivered 750t low creep low porosity fire clay bricks to customers.

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