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At present, corundum mullite bricks are one of the main products of blast furnace ceramic cups. Corundum-mullite bricks have some drawbacks in terms of performance. The main manifestation is that the product has serious missing edges and corners during the grinding and masonry process, which affects the masonry quality of the product. Corundum mullite bricks are only qualified when the quality qualification rate of corundum mullite bricks is guaranteed to increase by 2%. Rongsheng refractory material manufacturer‘s strict quality of corundum mullite bricks acceptance has won the recognition of customers. And promoting the sales of our refractory products to more than 100 countries around the world.

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Analysis of the Causes of Missing Edges and Corners of Corundum Mullite Bricks During Grinding and Laying Process

Corundum mullite bricks have serious missing edges and corners during the grinding and laying process. Rongsheng Refractory Materials Manufacturer analyzes the reasons and summarizes them as follows.

Hardness. Hardness is generally considered an important indicator of a material’s wear resistance. The harder the material, the better its wear resistance, but in the case of large impact wear, the impact of hardness is not necessarily very large. Refractory bricks are heterogeneous and the hardness of each part may be different. For refractory bricks containing corundum and silicon carbide, if the bonding strength is sufficient, these high-hardness materials can still resist the wear of the refractory bricks after the low-hardness and easy-to-wear materials wear away.
Crystal structure and crystal solubility. Materials with a specific crystal structure have better wear resistance. For example, cobalt with a close-packed hexagonal structure has a small friction coefficient and is wear-resistant. Metallurgically speaking, metals with poor mutual solubility also have good wear resistance.
Strength. Refractory bricks will encounter a lot of impact wear during use. Therefore, high-strength refractory bricks have strong wear resistance.
Volume density. Refractory bricks with high volume density and low apparent porosity have strong wear resistance.
Temperature. Temperature affects the hardness, solubility and reactivity of materials, thus indirectly affecting the wear resistance of refractory bricks. Generally, as the temperature increases, the solubility and reactivity increase. Refractory bricks are used at high temperatures, and their wear resistance at high temperatures is very important.
Atmosphere. Similar to the effect of temperature, the atmosphere affects the mutual solubility and reactivity between materials, thereby affecting their wear resistance.

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Technical key and project implementation content to improve the performance of corundum-mullite bricks

The product formula system is modified in a targeted manner based on the above factors. In the production process of this product, the density of the bricks is increased through reasonable particle gradation and the selection and use of high-quality aggregates. Optimize and increase the firing temperature to improve the physical and chemical properties and wear resistance of the product. Ensure the quality of the later grinding and masonry processing of the product, thereby ensuring the improvement of the quality of the pre-masonry of the product.

1) Use high-quality raw materials. Better quality alumina grade raw materials and brown corundum raw materials are used as aggregates. It ensures the high hardness of the material and increases the toughness of the refractory material without increasing the cost.

2) Increase the proportion of brown corundum fine powder and alumina fine powder in the matrix fine powder. Reduce the porosity of the product after firing and increase the density of the product.

3) Change the traditional product stacking method and add air inlets for kiln car stacking to make the firing temperature more uniform.

4) Increase the product sintering temperature so that the product is fully sintered and the internal materials are fully integrated and mutually soluble.

Implementation plan to improve the performance of corundum mullite bricks

⑴ Combined with the performance requirements of the product, select raw materials with higher density and hardness. It was finally decided to use a raw material combination of brown corundum and bauxite. Brown corundum acts as a skeleton in terms of hardness, providing high strength to the product. Bauxite is slightly inferior to brown corundum in terms of hardness, but it is tough and can wrap brown corundum at a slightly lower firing temperature. Use together to meet product performance and economic indicators.

⑵ Combined with the original formula structure, a small amount of bauxite is combined with brown corundum and then supplemented with mullite raw materials and alumina powder. The bricks are formed using high pressure to increase the density of the bricks and form a highly polymerized body. Change the traditional kiln coding method, increase the hand seam width, improve the temperature homogenization performance of the kiln car, and determine the appropriate firing temperature. The product can achieve the effect of mutual dissolution of raw materials, tight combination, and tiny pores inside the product.

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Technical summary

In the first stage, the raw materials entering the factory are optimized. After inspecting various brown corundum raw materials and bauxite raw materials, and after research and discussion by the project team’s technical staff, it was finally decided to use Dengfeng’s brown corundum and Shanxi bauxite.

In the second stage, the formula ratio of the corundum-mullite product was further optimized, and the stacking method and firing temperature were determined through multiple experiments. The principle of close particle packing is used to adjust the proportion of aggregate and powder. At the same time, the ratio of brown corundum particles and alumina particles is adjusted in various proportions. It was finally decided to use a ratio of 2:1 to achieve a tight packing effect and also play a role in wrapping and soluble in each other. In the matrix fine powder, 2a% of alumina powder is added to increase the aluminum content and at the same time reduce pores. A 630-ton press is used for heavy-duty molding to increase the density of the bricks from 3.1 to 3.15. Relax the hand seams of kiln bricks and increase the width by 5mm. The kiln car fire channel is added to increase the firing temperature of the product by 40°C, so that the product is fully melted and the internal structure is dense.

In the third stage, multi-batch deployment plans are trial-produced, and a stable production plan is finally obtained.

Improved Performance of Corundum Mullite Bricks

Corundum mullite bricks use brown corundum combined with bauxite to enhance the wear resistance of the product. However, it has a certain impact on the high-temperature load softening temperature of the product, and the proportion of alumina is not easy to increase.

The amount of aluminum oxide powder added is controlled at 2a%, which is sufficient. Excessive alumina powder affects the firing temperature and also reduces the brick density.

In the matrix fine powder, it is advisable to reduce the addition of bauxite raw materials. The addition ratio can be reduced to 1a% to enhance the hardness of the matrix.

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Corundum Brick and Corundum Mullite Brick

Corundum brick. Corundum bricks are mainly made of high-purity raw materials such as alumina and corundum and usually do not contain impurities such as free silicates. Among them, corundum is a mineral with high hardness and high density, which can form a hard crystal structure in the sintering process. As a result, the corundum brick has high compressive strength, wear resistance, and other properties.

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Corundum mullite bricks. Corundum mullite bricks are mainly composed of corundum, mullite, alumina, and other raw materials. Among them, the functions of corundum and alumina are similar to those of corundum bricks, while mullite has a high melting point and refractory performance, and is a common component of high-quality refractory materials. The production process of corundum mullite bricks is more complicated than that of corundum bricks and requires multiple processes. From raw material preparation, and mixing to molding, sintering, etc. The whole process needs to control factors such as temperature, time, and pressure.

Physical properties of corundum bricks and corundum mullite bricks

density. The density of corundum bricks is usually between 3.6-3.8g/cm³, while the density of corundum-mullite bricks is between 2.9-3.2g/cm³. Therefore, under the same volume, the corundum brick is heavier than the corundum mullite brick.

compressive strength. In high-temperature environments, both corundum brick and corundum mullite brick have high compressive strength. But in general, the compressive strength of corundum bricks is higher than that of corundum mullite bricks. Specifically, at a temperature of 1600°C, the compressive strength of corundum bricks can reach more than 120MPa, while the compressive strength of corundum-mullite bricks is around 80-90MPa.

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abrasion resistance. Since the corundum brick contains a large amount of corundum crystals, its wear resistance is relatively excellent. Corundum bricks are widely used in the manufacture of wear-resistant lining boards, ceramic tiles, and other products. The corundum mullite brick also has high wear resistance, and due to the participation of mullite. Making it more corrosion-resistant, it can be used to make products such as acid and alkali-resistant bricks.

fire resistance. Corundum bricks and corundum mullite bricks have excellent refractory properties and are not prone to structural changes and shrinkage in high-temperature environments. The operating temperature range of the two is also very wide and can be used for a long time in a high-temperature environment of 1400°C-1800°C. Has extremely high stability and mechanical strength.

Thermal expansion coefficient. The coefficient of thermal expansion of corundum bricks and corundum mullite bricks is relatively small, especially at high temperatures. The thermal expansion coefficient of corundum bricks at 900°C is about 6.0×10^-6/°C, while that of corundum mullite bricks is about 7.0×10^-6/°C. Therefore, on some occasions that need to withstand high-temperature expansion stress, corundum bricks, and corundum mullite bricks are more suitable for use.

Application field of corundum brick and corundum mullite brick

Application fields of corundum bricks. Corundum bricks are widely used in various high-temperature industrial fields, such as metallurgy, building materials, chemicals, electric power, medicine, and other industries. Corundum bricks can be used to manufacture high-temperature furnaces, refractory linings, casting molds, electrolytic cell linings, etc. Its excellent properties make it an ideal refractory material.

Application fields of corundum mullite bricks. Corundum mullite bricks are widely used in the chemical industry, metallurgy, ceramics, and other fields. Among them, corundum mullite bricks have better acid corrosion resistance, especially in the steelmaking process, corundum mullite bricks can be used to make acid-resistant reactors. At the same time, corundum mullite bricks can also be used in high-temperature occasions such as making aluminum electrolytic cells.

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Both corundum bricks and corundum mullite bricks are high-grade refractory materials with excellent physical properties, but there are differences in their composition and physical properties. Corundum bricks are mainly composed of alumina and corundum and have high compressive strength and wear resistance. The corundum mullite brick is composed of corundum, mullite, alumina, and other raw materials, and its acid corrosion resistance is better. Both materials have a wide range of application fields, and it is necessary to choose the appropriate material according to specific production needs and environmental requirements. To purchase high-quality refractory brick products, please contact us. Get free samples, solutions, and quotes.