Effect of Additives on the Performance of the Fire-Clay Refractory Bricks
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18321/ectj210Abstract
This work studied the effect of additive materials – ceramic powder, bentonite, and clay-on the performance of fire-clay refractory bricks. The results showed that as the percentage of ceramic powder, clay, or bentonite increased up to 1.5%, shrinkage of the bricks decreased and density of the bricks increased while porosity and water absorption decreased and compressive strength increased.
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