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Castable Refractory (Dense 60% Al2O3) vs Fireclay Refractory Brick (45% Al2O3)

Property comparison of Castable Refractory (Dense 60% Al2O3) and Fireclay Refractory Brick (45% Al2O3), both refractory.

Refractory3 compared properties
PropertyCastable Refractory (Dense 60% Al2O3)Fireclay Refractory Brick (45% Al2O3)Difference
Density2,500 kg/m³2,100 kg/m³-16%
Thermal conductivity1.2 W/m·K1 W/m·K-17%
Coefficient of thermal expansion0.000007 1/K0.000006 1/K-14%

Difference is Fireclay Refractory Brick (45% Al2O3) relative to Castable Refractory (Dense 60% Al2O3). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.

Identification

Castable Refractory (Dense 60% Al2O3)
standard
cast_cured
Fireclay Refractory Brick (45% Al2O3)
standard
ASTM

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