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

REFRACTORIES

INCORPORATED

Contact
AFTER-HOURS SALES CONTACTS

Scott Lyon
713-494-7894

Eric Lyon
713-408-8145

12900 Nyack Drive, Houston, TX

REFRACTORIES

INCORPORATED

Contact
AFTER-HOURS SALES CONTACTS

Scott Lyon
713-494-7894

Eric Lyon
713-408-8145

12900 Nyack Drive, Houston, TX