Silica refractories are those materials consisting of >93% silica, Si02, in one form or another. In its crystalline form it possesses quite unique hot strength properties leading to its use in furnace crowns and superstructures. The amorphous form, commonly called fused silica, has excellent thermal shock properties leading to it being used in a variety of hot insertion applications.
Origin
Vesuvius Glass Group, Uk
Journal Title
Glass Technology 43 6 2002 209-213
Sector
Refractories
Class
R 494