
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
These refractory specialty products are stocked in our Houston warehouse. Other items are also stocked depending what “turnarounds” or projects are upcoming or ongoing.
Dixie Kast 28

Specification
Description
Dixie Kast 28
Properties
Recommended Service Temperature Limit, °C, (℉)
1538 (2800)
Method of Installation
Cast
Type of Set
Hydraulic
Mixing Water, wt%, ASTM C-860
10-12%
Weight to Place, Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
2224 (139)
Minimum time before firing, hours
24 hr
Maximum particle size, mm (mesh)
6.7 (3)
Storage Life @ 21 °C (70 ℉)
6 Months
Packaging, weight per container, Kg (lb)
22.7 (50)
Typical Chemical Analysis, % (Calcined Basis)
Al₂O₃
51.4
Fe₂O₃
1.0
Na₂O
0.1
SiO₂
40.4
CaO
5.0
K₂0
0.1
TiO₂
1.8
MgO
0.2
After Heating at: °C
(℉)
110
(230)
815
(1500)
1400
(2550)
Bulk Density, Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
2304 (141)
2208 (138)
2224 (139)
Linear Change
(%, ASTM C-113)
-0.1
-0.1
+0.4
Apparent Porosity
(%, ASTM C-830)
19
23
21
Cold Modulus of Rupture
MPa (lb/in²), ASTM C-133
7.6
(1100)
14.8 (2140)
22.1 (3200)
Cold Crushing Strength
MPa (lb/in²), ASTM C-133
27.7
(4000)
22.5
(3250)
27.8
(4100)
Dixie Crete LC-6001
—

Specification
Description
DIXIE CRETE LC-6001
Properties
Recommended Service Temperature Limit, °C (℉)
1704 (3100)
Method of Installation
Vibe or Cast
Type of Set
Hydraulic
Mixing Water, per Container,
Vibration installation (Wt%)
5.25-6.0%
Mixing Water, per Container,
Self levelling (Wt%)
6.0-6.5%
ASTM Castable Classification,
ASTM C-401
Class - E
Weight to Place, Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
2544
Weight in Service at 1093 °C (2000 ℉), Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
2544
Minimum time before firing, hours
24 hr
Maximum particle size, mm (mesh)
6.7 (3)
Storage Life @ 21 °C (70 ℉)
4 Months
Packaging, weight per container, Kg (lb)
22.7 (50)
Typical Chemical Analysis, % (Calcined Basis)
Al₂O₃
60.1
Fe₂O₃
0.9
Na₂O
0.1
SiO₂
35.6
CaO
1.4
K₂0
0.1
TiO₂
1.6
0.1
0.1
MgO
0.1
0.1
0.1
After Heating at:
°C (℉)
110
(230)
815
(1500)
1400
(2550)
Bulk Density, Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
2544 (159)
2544 (159)
2464 (154)
Linear Change
(%, ASTM C-113)
-0.1
-0.3
+0.4
Apparent Porosity
(%, ASTM C-830)
11
15
17
Cold Modulus of Rupture
MPa (lb/in²), ASTM C-133
19.0 (2750)
29.2 (4200)
34.1 (4920)
Cold Crushing Strength
MPa (lb/in²), ASTM C-133
56.5 (8200)
64.8 (9400)
86.8 (12500)
Dixie Gun LC-60
-

Specification
Description
DIXIE GUN LC 60
Properties
Recommended Service Temperature Limit (℉)
3100
Method of Installation
Gun
Type of Set
Hydraulic
Weight to Place, Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
140-145
Minimum time before firing, hours
4 hr
Maximum particle size, mm (mesh)
6 (4)
Abrasion Resistance ASTM C-704, (cc Loss)
<10
Storage Life @ 21 °C (70 ℉)
6 Months
Packaging, weight per container (lb)
50
Typical Chemical Analysis, % (Calcined Basis)
Al₂O₃
59.8
Fe₂O₃
0.9
Na₂O
0.1
SiO₂
35.3
CaO
2.0
K₂0
0.1
TiO₂
1.6
MgO
0.2
After Heating at:
°C (℉)
110
(230)
815
(1500)
Bulk Density (lb/ft³)
140-145
138-143
Linear Change
(%, ASTM C-113)
0.0
-0.3
Apparent Porosity
(%, ASTM C-830)
20-23
22-25
Cold Modulus of Rupture (lb/in²), ASTM C-133
1100-1400
1200-1500
Cold Crushing Strength (lb/in²), ASTM C-133
5000-7000
5000-7000
Dixie Thermogen 85
—

Specification
Description
DIXIE THERMOGEN 85
Properties
Recommended Service
Temperature Limit, °C (℉)
1732 (3150)
Bond Type
Chemical/Heat
Weight to Place, Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
2864 (179)
Minimum time before firing, hours
00 hr
Maximum particle size, mm (mesh)
7.75 (4)
Abrasion Resistance ASTM C-704, (cc Loss)
<10
Storage Life/conditions, months
3 (cool, dry)
Packaging, weight per container, kg (lb)
22.7 (50)
Typical Chemical Analysis, % (Calcined Basis)
Al₂O₃
82.7
Fe₂O₃
0.8
Na₂O
0.2
SiO₂
10.6
CaO
<0.1
K₂0
<0.1
TiO₂
2.0
MgO
0.1
After Heating at:
°C (℉)
343
(650)
815
(1500)
1400
(2550)
Bulk Density,
Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
2736
(176)
2656
(171)
2595
(164)
Linear Change
(%, ASTM C-113)
-1.0
-0.8
+0.4
Apparent Porosity
(%, ASTM C-830)
-
19
22
Cold Modulus of Rupture, MPa (lb/in²),
ASTM C-133
14.3
(2060)
13.0
(1870)
15.4
(2800)
Cold Crushing Strength, MPa (lb/in²),
ASTM C-133
25.0
(5500)
41.0
(4300)
41.0
(7900)
Dixie Super Plastic
—

Specification
Description
DIXIE SUPER PLASTIC
Properties
Recommended Service Temperature Limit (℉)
1650 (3000)
Bond Type
Heat/Ceramic
Weight to Place, Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
2435 (152)
Minimum time before firing, hours
00 hr
Maximum particle size, mm (mesh)
2.36 (8)
Storage Life/conditions, months
6 Months
Packaging, weight per container, kg (lb)
45.4 (100)
Typical Chemical Analysis, % (Calcined Basis)
Al₂O₃
47.6
Fe₂O₃
1.0
Na₂O
0.1
SiO₂
49.0
CaO
0.1
K₂0
0.4
TiO₂
1.7
MgO
0.1
After Heating at:
°C (℉)
110
(230)
1093
(2000)
1400
(2550)
Bulk Density,
Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
2387
(149)
2291
(143)
2131
(133)
Linear Change
(%, ASTM C-113)
-1.6
-1.9
+0.8
Apparent Porosity
(%, ASTM C-830)
-
21
25
Cold Modulus of Rupture, MPa (lb/in²),
ASTM C-133
2.5
(350)
3.4
(485)
3.6
(520)
Cold Crushing Strength, MPa (lb/in²),
ASTM C-133
5.2
(750)
10.4
(1500)
24.3
(3500)
After Heating at:
°C (℉)
1500
(2732)
1600
(2910)
Bulk Density,
Kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
2147
(134)
2227
(139)
Linear Change
(%, ASTM C-113)
+0.5
+0.5
Apparent Porosity
(%, ASTM C-830)
23
18
Cold Modulus of Rupture,
MPa (lb/in²), ASTM C-133
5.3
(765)
9.2
(1330)
Cold Crushing Strength,
MPa (lb/in²), ASTM C-133
42.3
(6100)
55.5
(8000)
90 Ram PC
90-RAM® PC plastic is an extra high alumina, putty consistency product which has an air-setting, phosphate bond. This bond helps to impact high strength at low, intermediate and high temperatures. 90 Ram® PC plastic is designed for patching applications and will adhere strongly to hot and cold surfaces. It exhibits excellent erosion impact and abrasion resistance.

Specification
Description
90 RAM PC
Service Temperature
3100 °F
Typical Water Required
N/A %
Material Required (lb/ft³)
183
Maximum Grain Size
14 Mesh US Sieve
Chemical Analysis
Al₂O₃
90.5
Fe₂O₃
0.2
Na₂O + K₂0
0.4
SiO₂
4.9
CaO
0.1
MgO
0.1
P₂O₅
3.6
Other
0.2
Pre-fired to: (℉)
230
1000
1500
Bulk Density (lb/ft³)
173
-
-
Cold Modulus of Rupture (psi)
950
-
1400
Permanent Linear Change (%)
-
-1.0
-
Pre-fired to: (℉)
2000
2500
2900
Bulk Density (lb/ft³)
-
-
-
Cold Modulus of Rupture (psi)
-
2450
-
Permanent Linear Change (%)
-1.1
-0.6
-1.3
Other Physical Properties
Pre-fired to: (℉)
500
1000
1500
2000
Thermal Conductivity
(Btu.in/h.ft².F)
14.0
13.4
13.8
16.5
Reno ASAP Gun 110
—

Specification
Description
RENO ASAP GUN 110
Properties
Recommended Service Temperature Limit,°C (℉)
2500°F / 1370°C
Liquid Type
Water
Addition Quantity
1.5 to 3 quarts per 100 lbs
Wt. Required for Estimating (lb/ft³)
112
Storage Life
6 Months
Packaging
55 lb. Bags, 72 per Pallet (3,960 lbs.)
Typical Chemical Analysis, % (Calcined Basis)
Al₂O₃
48.5
Fe₂O₃
1.8
Alkalies
1.1
SiO₂
29
CaO
8.3
TiO₂
0.7
Cold Physical Property
Temperature:
°C
(℉)
815
(1500)
1093
(2000)
MOR, MPa (psi)
6.2 – 7.6
(900-1100)
5.5 – 6.9
(800 - 1000)
Cold Crushing Strength,
MPa (psi)
41 - 62
(6000-9000)
34 - 55
(5000 - 8000)
Density, kg/m³ (lb/ft³)
1730 - 1860
(108 - 116)
-
(110 - 114)
PLC (%)
-0.1 to - 0.4
-0.1 to - 0.4
Abrasion Loss (cc)
<14
Hot Physical Property
Temperature:
°C
(℉)
260
(500)
538
(1000)
1000
(815)
Thermal Conductivity, (BTU/ft2/hr/in/°F)
0.94
0.90
0.82
Thermal Conductivity,
W/(m K)
6.5
6.2
5.7
Reno ASAP Lite 60EX
Reno ASAP Lite 60 EX is a high performance 2400°F insulating castable designed to offer a very high strength to insulation ratio. The density is approximately 60 lb/ft3. Reno ASAP Lite 60 EX can be installed by either casting or gunning method.

Specification
Description
RENO ASAP LITE
Properties
Service Temperature Limit (°C /℉)
1315 / 2400
Liquid Type
Water
Wt. Required for Estimating
60 lbs/ft3 (Cast)
70-80 lbs/ft3 (Gunned)
Addition Quantity
Adjust at nozzle
8.5 to 9.5 qt / 50 lb bag
Pre damp water required
2 to 3 qt / 50 lb bag
Storage Life
6 Months
Packaging
50 lb. Bags, 40 per Pallet (2,000 lbs.)
Typical Chemical Analysis, % (Calcined Basis)
Al₂O₃
30.8
Fe₂O₃
3.5
SiO₂
49.0
CaO
14.6
TiO₂
0.9
MgO
0.3
Alkalis
1.1
Other
-
After Heating at:
°C
(℉)
Installation Method
815
(1500)
1093
(2000)
Cold Modulus of Rupture, Mpa (psi)
Cast
1.4 – 2.1
(200 – 300)
1.0 – 1.7
(150 – 250)
Gunned
2.4– 3.4
(350 - 500)
2.1 – 3.4
(300 - 500)
Cold Crushing Strength, Mpa (psi)
Cast
4.8 – 6.0
(700 - 900)
4.1 - 5.5
(600 - 800)
Gunned
5.5 – 8.3
(800 - 1200)
4.8 – 7.6
(700 - 1100)
Density, kg/m³ (pcf)
Cast
960
(60)
-
Gunned
1120 - 1280
(70 - 80)
-
Linear Change (%)
Cast
-0.3 to -0.6
-0.4 to -0.8
Gunned
-0.4 to -0.8
-0.5 to -1.0

