Classification of Refractory Properties And Their Application Fields

Detailed Analysis of the Classification of Refractory Properties and Their Application Fields

1. Detailed Classification of Properties

1.1 Chemical Composition and Mineral Composition

• Silica Refractories: Primarily composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂), silica refractories have excellent acid slag resistance and are commonly used in blast furnaces, hot blast stoves, and coke ovens.
• Aluminosilicate Refractories: Composed of alumina (Al₂O₃) and silicon dioxide, these refractories offer good heat resistance and thermal shock stability, making them widely used in high-temperature equipment such as blast furnaces, hot blast stoves, and glass melting kilns.
• Corundum Refractories: Made from high-purity alumina (Al₂O₃), corundum refractories exhibit a high melting point, high hardness, high strength, and excellent chemical stability, suitable for a variety of high-temperature industrial kilns.
• Magnesia Refractories: Composed mainly of magnesium oxide (MgO), magnesia refractories offer excellent alkali slag resistance and are commonly used in steelmaking converters, electric furnaces, and other alkaline environments.
• Chromium Refractories: Made from chromium oxide (Cr₂O₃), chromium refractories provide superior high-temperature and oxidation resistance, suitable for industrial kilns operating in high-temperature oxidative atmospheres.
• Carbon Refractories: Composed of carbon, carbon refractories maintain structural stability and resist deformation at high temperatures, commonly used in blast furnaces, converters, and other areas subject to high-temperature shock.
• Zirconium Refractories: Made from zirconium oxide (ZrO₂), zirconium refractories have an extremely high melting point and excellent chemical stability, ideal for industrial kilns operating in ultra-high temperatures and corrosive environments.

1.2 Physical Properties and Functional Characteristics

• High-Temperature Stability: Refractory materials can maintain their physical and chemical properties at high temperatures without significant deformation or melting.
• Corrosion Resistance: The ability of refractory materials to resist acids, alkalis, salts, and other chemical media, including slag resistance and permeability.
• Thermal Shock Resistance: Refractories maintain structural integrity and performance stability despite rapid temperature changes, preventing cracking or spalling.
• Thermal Conductivity: The heat conductivity of refractory materials varies depending on their composition and structure, used to control heat transfer and distribution.
• Density and Porosity: The density and porosity of refractory materials significantly impact their performance. Lightweight refractories have lower density and higher porosity, suitable for insulation, while dense refractories, with lower porosity, are used in high-temperature and heavy-load environments.

2. Detailed Analysis of Application Fields

2.1 Construction Industry

In the construction industry, refractory materials improve the fire resistance and safety of buildings. Materials like fire-resistant walls, doors, and windows help prevent the spread of fire, while refractory coatings and fire-resistant glass enhance the fire performance of building components.

2.2 Metallurgical Industry

The metallurgical industry is a primary field for the application of refractory materials. Refractories are used as linings and insulating layers in high-temperature equipment such as blast furnaces, hot blast stoves, converters, and electric furnaces to protect the furnace body from high-temperature and slag erosion. Additionally, refractories are used for linings in slag pots and ladles during the smelting process.

2.3 Glass and Ceramic Industries

Glass melting furnaces and ceramic firing kilns are key application areas for refractory materials. In glass melting furnaces, refractories are used in parts such as the melting pool, flow channels, and clarification pools for insulation and load-bearing. In ceramic kilns, refractories are used for the walls, roof, and bottom to provide insulation and heat retention.

2.4 Chemical and Petrochemical Industries

High-temperature, high-pressure equipment and reactors in the chemical and petrochemical industries often use refractories as linings and insulating layers. Refractory materials in devices like cracking furnaces, hydrogenation reactors, and synthesis towers resist high temperatures and corrosive media, ensuring stable operation of equipment.

2.5 Power Industry

In the power industry, boilers, steam turbines, and generators widely use refractories. Refractories improve heat efficiency and reduce heat loss in the furnace chambers, flue gas ducts, and water-cooled walls of boilers, while high-temperature components in steam turbines rely on refractories to withstand high temperatures and friction from high-speed rotation.

2.6 Aerospace and New Energy Industries

In the aerospace industry, high-temperature components such as rocket engines and aircraft engines use refractory materials to enhance heat resistance and stability. For example, refractory materials are used in rocket engine nozzles and combustion chambers to withstand high temperatures and high-speed airflow erosion, while turbine blades in aircraft engines use refractory alloys or composites to improve high-temperature and oxidation resistance. In the new energy sector, refractory materials improve the thermal stability and lifespan of components such as solar panels and fuel cells. For instance, the backplates of solar panels use refractories to prevent deformation and aging under high temperatures, and electrolytes and electrodes in fuel cells are made from refractory materials to enhance high-temperature and corrosion resistance.

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