A material that shows great resistance in very high temperature ranges and is a good thermal insulator is called refractory mass or refractory mass. In any industry whose processes deal with high temperature, refractory mass can be efficient. Due to its high resistance to heat and thermal shock, this product has various applications in various industries such as steel, automobile manufacturing, glass manufacturing, ceramic production, etc. Refractory materials allow reactants to effectively participate in processes that release large amounts of thermal energy. Also, the use of refractory mass in various industries reduces the amount of heat loss during the reaction and also prevents the occurrence of accidents such as fire.

In any industry where processes deal with high temperatures, refractory mass can be effective.Due to its high resistance to heat and thermal shock, this product has various applications in various industries such as steel, automobile manufacturing, glass manufacturing, ceramic production, etc. The unique characteristics of all types of refractory materials have made them into products with a wide range of applications. Due to its extraordinary properties, this material is sometimes used as an alloy in combination with other metals and creates unique properties and characteristics. In the following, we will learn more about the different categories of inflammable substances and their role in the largest and most important industries of Iran and the world.

What is a refractory mass?

A material that shows great resistance in very high temperature ranges and is a good thermal insulator is called refractory mass or refractory mass.This type of inorganic material can be used well against temperature changes, especially at very high temperatures, without changing its structure and properties. The chemical composition of this material varies according to its type, but it may be composed of metals such as silicon, aluminum, magnesium, etc. The use in the walls of furnaces in industries such as steelmaking is one of the most concrete applications of refractory mass. It is good to know that this product can withstand temperatures up to 1500 degrees Celsius easily, without catching fire or even changing its shape. For this reason, it has a special place in sensitive industries such as glass making and oil and gas.

What are the advantages and properties of refractory material?

As you have noticed so far, the most obvious feature of this product is its very high resistance to heat, which explains the reason for its name.However, all types of refractory mass have other unique features that make them more popular and used in different industries. One of the excellent features of refractory mass is its resistance to acid and alkaline substances. In this way, this product can be easily used in the chemical industry and in the vicinity of alkaline or acidic substances. Easy and fast production process, high durability against corrosion and wear, heat insulation and the ability to maintain the existing temperature, non-flammability, good electrical and thermal conductivity, resistance to deformation, very good thermodynamic properties, high compressive and bending strength And… they are among the other properties of inflammable masses. Using this product in the industry can maintain the quality of materials, reduce production costs, and reduce fire-related damages.Also, saving energy and heat is another special advantage of using non-combustible materials.

Why is it necessary to use refractory mass in industries?

Refractory materials allow reactants to effectively participate in processes that release large amounts of thermal energy. Also, the use of refractory mass in various industries reduces the amount of heat loss during the reaction and also prevents the occurrence of accidents such as fire. The presence of this product prepares the furnaces and tools used during the processes to withstand the high heat released from the reaction. In this way, it can be said that in any industry where processes are carried out at very high temperatures, the use of refractory mass is necessary and necessary. Otherwise, maintaining the process temperature and preventing equipment wear and tear becomes an impossible task.What is the use of refractory mass?

The most well-known application of refractory materials is the use in furnaces of various industries, including the steel industry.However, dozens of other important applications can be listed for refractory mass, the most important of which are:

Chamber and tunnel furnaces in the ceramic industry
Degassing furnaces, purification, heat treatment, electric furnaces, rolling furnaces and converters in the steel industry
Heat exchangers, furnace hoods, rotary furnaces and coolers in the cement industry
blast furnace, cast iron mixers, electric furnaces, train cars, etc. in the integrated steel industry
Steam boilers, ethane furnaces, gasoline furnaces, etc. in the petrochemical industry
Lead and aluminum furnaces, copper smelting furnaces, baking furnaces, etc. in the metal industry
In addition, industries such as waste, foundry, power plants, automobile manufacturing, aerospace, aluminum manufacturing, etc. are among the other applications of incombustible masses.What is the classification of refractory mass?

Different types of refractory mass can be placed in different categories based on different criteria. However, there are three important and major criteria to determine the different types of this product, which will be explained below