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Refractory bricks, also known as firebricks, are specialized ceramic materials engineered to withstand extreme environments that would destroy ordinary construction materials. Their primary purpose is to line high-temperature industrial furnaces, kilns, incinerators, reactors, and fireplaces, acting as a critical barrier against intense heat, chemical corrosion, and mechanical wear. Unlike standard bricks, they possess exceptional thermal stability, often enduring temperatures exceeding 1,600°C (2,912°F) without melting, deforming, or failing.
The secret to their performance lies in their composition and manufacturing. They are predominantly made from refractory ceramics like alumina, silica, and magnesia, often with added materials like chromite or zirconia for specific properties. These raw materials are fired at temperatures that create a dense, chemically inert structure with high melting points. Refractory bricks are broadly categorized by their chemical behavior.
(high silica) resist acidic slags but react with alkaline materials. Basic bricks (high magnesia) are essential in steelmaking to handle corrosive basi…
