Materials based on highly concentrated ceramic binding suspensions (HCBS). Corundum and corundum-mullite ceramic castables based on plasticized hcbs of bauxite

Abstract

HCBS of roasted Chinese bauxite, plasticized with additives of refractory clay, and corundum or bauxite filler are used for the production of pressed ceramic castables of corundum and mullite-corundum compositions with 93–95% and 80–85% A12,O3, respectively. The optimum clay additive does not exceed 1–2%. The ceramic castables have a porosity of 15–18% and an ultimate compressive strength of 100–200 MPa after treatment at 1200–1300°C. As compared to traditional corundum refractories they are characterized by a finer capillary structure and a higher mechanical strength attained at a diminished (by a factor of 2–3) pressing pressure and a lower (by 400- 500°C) firing temperature.