Using the zirconium­containing binders for obtaining refractory concretes

Abstract

Now the creation of new heat­resistance and refractory binding materials contributing towards reliable and durable service of high­temperature plants is paid great attention. To develop the physical and chemical principles of such materials technology first of all it is necessary to study the high­melting oxide systems and as a consequence, to obtain refractory products in terms of ones. Taking into consideration all mentioned above, the multicomponent zirconium­oxide systems are of potential interest.
 As a result of our investigations new compositions of high­strength, heat­resistance, and refractory zirconium­containing binders on the basis of different sections of the quaternary system CaO—Al2O3—ZrO2—SiO2 are obtained. Refractory concretes in terms of zirconium­containing cement and various aggregates, both natural (corundum, baddeleyite) and artificial (calcium zirconate), have been elaborated. It is revealed that the kind and granulometric composition of aggregates, molding methods, as well as cement­aggregate relation influence the physical and mechanical properties of concrete developed. Concretes obtained are characterized by high strength (50—60 MPa) and service property stability: refractoriness — more than 1700 °C thermal shock resistance — more than 30 cycles; thermal linear expansion coefficient — 4.8×10–6 ÷ 5.6×10–6 deg.–1, initial strain point under load of 0.2 MPa — 1400—1500 °C Materials developed comply with requirements to refractory materials and can be applied for monolithic linings of heat density parts of high­temperature plants.