Characteristics and Application of Acid-resistant Brick

Acid-resistant brick with low rate of water-absorbent, made of quartz and clay could be used as flooring material just like the common bricks. Water-resistance is significantly focused upon by consumers as selection of tile brick happens especially in the water-hit area.

The Role of Refractories as an Essential Industry

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, the temporary closing of non-essential businesses and other efforts to keep COVID-19 from overwhelming hospital and healthcare facilities are creating challenges for many countries and across many industries. Governing bodies must keep essential businesses open that support health systems operations and guarantee public safety and national security. Refractories should be recognized as a critical industry that must continue to operate.

Common types of refractory castables and types of additives

There are many types of refractory castables, but there are only four types of calcium aluminate cement castables, phosphate refractory concrete, water glass refractory concrete and Portland cement refractory concrete. Refractory castables will use admixtures during use to reduce the shrinkage of the castables after forming, etc.