Refractory composition for forming a monolithic structure
AssigneeKaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
InventorWilliam E. Brown
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Abstract
Sodium borate, preferably a hydrated sodium borate and most preferably borax (the decahydrate), is added to a graphitic refractory composition suitable for forming a refractory monolith, for example a plastic or a ramming mix, in order to reduce the loss of plasticity of the mix during storage, to inhibit fungi formation in the mix during storage, and to improve the intermediate temperature strength of the composition.
Claims6
A refractory composition for forming a monolithic structure consisting essentially of (1) from 5% to 15% graphite, (2) from 0% to 20% silicon carbide, (3) from 0 to 5% carbon black, (4) from 5% to 20% clay, (5) from 1% to 5% sodium borate, (6) from 1% to 3% of an organic binder, and (7) from 1% to 12% water, the remainder of the composition being (8) refractory aggregate chosen from high alumina material and aluminosilicate material, all percentages being by weight and based on the total dry weight of the composition which composition has a substantially reduced loss of workability or plasticity during storage in a sealed container.
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