Insulating Fire Bricks Guide
Insulating Fire Bricks Guide
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INSULATING FIREBRICKS
ASTM GROUP 23-25
Insulating Firebricks ASTM Group 23-25 2 Classification Temperature °C 1260 1260 1260 1315 1380 1380
°F 2300 2300 2300 2400 2500 2500
Insulating Firebricks ASTM Group 26-32 3
Density kg/m 3
480 590 670 670 800 1100
Mortars Air Setting Type 4 ASTM C 134
lb/ft3 30 37 42 42 50 69
Insulating Firebricks Sizes 5 1.5 1.2 2.1 2.1 2.5 Flat 6.0
Cold Crushing Strength ASTM C 133 MPa
Light & Medium Weight Concretes Standard ASTM C 401 Grades 6 Edge 9.0
Insulating Bricks 7 217 174 305 305 362 Flat 870
psi
Refractory Ceramic Fibre Blankets 8 Edge 1305
Modulus of Rupture MPa 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.3 1.4 3.1
Refractory Ceramic Fibre Modules 9 ASTM C 133
psi 116 145 189 189 203 450
Block Insulating Products 10
% -0.1 -0.1 -0.2 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5
Refractory Ceramic Fibre Boards 11 Permanent Linear Change
°C 1230 1230 1230 1285 1350 1350
after 24hrs. soaking at ASTM C 210
Bottom Bricks Standard ISO 2245 Grades 12 Temperature
(°F) (2250) (2250) (2250) (2350) (2450) (2450)
Light Silica Brick 13 Reversible Linear Thermal %
0.45 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.5
BTT MP-1000 Block Industrial Microporous Insulation 14-15 Expansion (max.)
BTTCoat 16-19 200 (392) 0.10 (0.69) 0.16(1.11) 0.18 (1.25) 0.18 (1.25) 0.20 (1.39) 0.29 (2.01)
400 (752) 0.12 (0.83) 0.19 (1.32) 0.21 (1.46) 0.21 (1.46) 0.21 (1.46) 0.32 (2.22)
Thermal Conductivity W/mK
(ASTM C 182) 600 (1112) 0.15 (1.04) 0.23 (1.59) 0.25 (1.73) 0.25 (1.73) 0.23 (1.59) 0.36 (2.50)
at mean Temperature °C 800 (1472) (BTU-in/ 0.17 (1.18) 0.28 (1.94) 0.30 (2.08) 0.30 (2.08) 0.27 (1.87) 0.40 (2.77)
(°F) hr,ft2,^F)
1000 (1832) 0.19(1.32) 0.33 (2.29) 0.35 (2.43) 0.35 (2.43) 0.32(2.22) 0.45 (3.12)
1200 (2192) - - - - - -
Al2O3 41.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 48.0 48.0
SiO2 47.0 51.6 51.6 51.6 47.6 47.6
Fe2O³ 0.65 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Chemical Analysis %
TiO2 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
CaO + MgO 9.5 1.6 1.6 1.6 0.8 0.8
Na20 + K2O .85 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.6
Note:
All technical data given in our brochures are average values on the basis of proven testing methods and are subject to generally applicable
production tolerances. They can be modified without prior notice (e.g. due to the new raw materials or to technical development). Upon request
we will send you our Material Safety Data Sheets.
BTT 26 BTT 26RA BTT 26HS BTT 27 BTT 28 BTT 30 BTT 32 BTT 2600 BTT3000 BTT 3200
Classification Group ASTM C 155 26 26 - - 28 30 32 Classification Group ASTM C 199 Medium Duty Super Duty Super Duty
ISO 2245 140-0.8-L 140-0.8-L 140-0.9 145-0.8-L 150-0.9-L 160-1.0-L 170-1.2-L Classification Temperature °C 1430 1650 1760
Classification Tempera- °F 2600 3000 3200
°C 1430 1430 1430 1480 1540 1650 1760
ture
Density kg/m3 1700 1900 2000
°F 2600 2600 2600 2700 2800 3000 3150
lb/ft3 106 118 125
Density kg/m3 800 790 900 850 880 1000 1200
ASTM C 134 Modulus of Rupture when MPa 12.0 18.0 16.0
lb/ft3 50 49 56 53 55 62 75 dried psi 1740 2610 2320
MPa 2.2 2.0 4.0 2.3 2.5 2.5 3.5
Cold Crushing Strength ASTM C 133 Permanent Linear Change
% -0.2 -0.2 -0.4
psi 319 290 580 333 362 362 507 when dried
Modulus of Rupture MPa 1.5 1.3 2.5 1.5 1.6 1.7 2.0 °C 1300 1350 1400
ASTM C 133
psi 217 189 362 217 232 246 290 (°F) (2350) (2450) (2550)
% -0.4 -0.2 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.3 -0.9 Al2O3 35.0 43.0 54.0
Permanent Linear Chemical Analysis %
Change after 24hrs. ASTM C 210 °C 1400 1400 1400 1450 1510 1620 1730 Fe2O³ 1.4 1.2 1.0
soaking at Temperature Quantity required to set
(°F) (2550) (2550) (2550) (2650) (2750) (2950) (3150)
1000 Beq.
Reversible Linear Thermal % This amount depends upon
0.7 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.9 1.1
Expansion (max.) porosity of the brick and mm 180 180 200
thickness of the joint The
200 (392) - - - - - - -
figure given is for trowelled
400 (752) 0.21 (1.46) 0.27 (1.87) 0.29 (2.01) 0.30 (2.08) 0.31 (2 15) 0.40(2.77) 0.49(3.40) joint approx. 2mm thick.
Thermal Conductivity W/mK
(ASTM C 182) 600 (1112) 0.23 (1.59) 0.30 (2.08) 0.32 (2.22) 0.32 (2.22) 0.33(2.29) 0.41 (2.84) 0.50 (3.47) Availability and Packaging:
at mean Temperature °C (BTU-in/ BTT Mortars are delivered ready-to-use. in metal drums a 30kg and are packed on shrink film wrapped pallets.
800 (1472) 0.28 (1.94) 0.32 (2.22) 0.35 (2.43) 0.33 (2.29) 0.35 (2.43) 0.43 (2.98) 0.51 (3.54)
(°F) hr,ft2,^F) Note:
1000 (1832) 0.33 (2.29) 0.35 (2.43) 0.38 (2.63) 0.36 (2.50) 0.38 (2.63) 0.44 (3.05) 0.53 (3.67)
All technical data given in our brochures are average values on the basis of proven testing methods and are subject to generally applicable
1200 (2192) 0.36 (2.50) 0.39 (2.70) 0.41 (2.84) 0.39 (2.70) 0.41 (2.84) 0.47 (3.26) 0.54 (3.74) production tolerances.
They can be modified without prior notice (e.g. due to the new raw materials or to technical development). Upon request we will send you our
Al2O3 50.0 59.0 50.0 58.0 64.0 70.0 77.0
Material Safety Data Sheets.
SiO2 45.9 37.8 45.9 38.4 33.2 27.5 20.9
Fe2O³ 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.65 0.6
Chemical Analysis %
TiO2 1.0 0.7 1.0 0.7 0.7 0.75 0.5
CaO + MgO 0.7 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.3
Na20 + K2O 1.5 1.3 1.5 1.5 0.9 0.8 0.7
Note:
All technical data given in our brochures are average values on the basis of proven testing methods and are subject to generally applicable
production tolerances. They can be modified without prior notice (e.g. due to the new raw materials or to technical development). Upon request
we will send you our Material Safety Data Sheets.
Availability and Packaging: BTT BTT BTT BTT BTT BTT BTT
BTT Insulating Firebricks are packed on film wrapped pallets (1160x1100x1100mm) and stabilized. Quantity of bricks per pallet. Concrete Concrete Concrete Concrete Concrete Concrete Concrete
1:0:6 1:2:4 LW 1100 MW1260 MW1300 MW1360HS MW1370
B, mm C,mm
A, mm Classification Group
ASTM C
Class “N” Class “O” Class “O” Class “O,P” Class “Q” Class “Q,R” Class ‘R’
110 114 124 150 152 165 172 178 187 220 230 250 305 320 345 457 610 640 (Thick) 401
220 740 - - - - 555 - - - 370 - - - - - - - - 60 Temperature Limit °C 1000 1100 1100 1260 1300 1360 1370
230 668 668 586 501 501 419 419 419 419 334 334 304 252 240 222 160 120 120 64 °F 1832 2012 2012 2300 2372 2480 2500
230 560 560 490 420 420 350 350 350 350 280 280 256 210 192 180 136 104 96 76 Method of Application Cast Cast Cast Cast Cast Cast Cast
Insulating Insulating Insulating Insulating Insulating Insulating
250 608 608 532 456 456 380 380 380 380 304 304 228 228 228 168 120 90 90 64 Basic Raw Mlterials Vermiculrte
Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate
250 512 512 448 384 384 320 320 320 320 256 256 192 192 192 135 102 78 72 76 Maximum Grain Size mm 6 6 4 4 6 4 6
300 504 504 441 378 378 315 315 315 315 252 252 228 189 180 168 120 90 90 64 Estimated Weight of Dry Ma-
kg/m³ 600 1000 980 980 1500 1550 1350
300 408 408 357 306 306 255 255 255 255 210 210 192 153 144 135 102 78 72 76 terial (*) required lo place per:
345 444 444 390 333 333 279 279 279 279 222 222 168 168 168 111 80 60 60 64 erfordert pro: lb/ft3 37.5 62.4 61.2 61.2 93.6 96.7 84.3
345 360 360 315 270 270 225 225 225 225 180 180 135 135 135 90 68 52 48 76 Estimated Water Ranges %
% 40-50 40-50 40-50 40-50 15-20 15-20 20-30
of material weight
450 336 336 294 252 252 210 210 210 210 168 168 126 126 126 84 80 60 60 64 - - 900@ 105 900@ 105 - - 1250@105
kg/m³ at °C
450 320 320 280 204 240 200 200 200 200 160 160 120 120 120 80 68 52 52 76 Density, oven dried after 5hr 500@800 900@800 - - 1400@1100 1450@1000 -
firing @ - - 56.2@220 56.2@220 - - 78.0@220
lb/ft³ at °F
On request BTT Insulating Firebricks oould be also packed in cartons on film wrapped pallets. 31.2@ 1472 56.2@1472 - - 87.4@2012 90.5@2012 -
Quantity of bricks per carton (cartorv’paletts). - - 2.41@ 105 2.41 @ 105 - - 6.9@105
MPa
Cold Crushing Strength, oven 0.9@800 1.8@800 3.10@ 1100 2.41@ 1260 80@1100 13 0@1200 10.3@1371
B, mm C,mm dried after 5hr firing @ - - 90@220 119@220 - - 392@220
A, mm psi
110 114 124 150 152 165 172 178 187 220 230 250 305 320 345 457 610 640 (Thick) 44@1472 87@ 1472 86@2012 149@2300 362@2012 362@2192 580@2500
BTT IB-D 0.5 BTT IB-D 0.6 BTT IB-D 0.7 BTT IB-D 0.8 BTT Blanket 1260 BTT Blanket 1425
Classification Group ISO 2245 90-0.5-L 90-0.6-L 90-0.7 90-0.8 Classification Temperature °C 1260 1425
ASTM C 155 16 16 16 16 °F 2300 2600
Classification Temperature °C 900 900 900 900 Color white white
°F 1652 1652 1652 1652 weiB weiB
Density kg/m3 500 600 700 800 Density kg/m3 64 -160 64 -160
lb/ft3 32 38 44 50 lb/ft3 6-8 6-8
Cold Crushing Strength MPa 1.2 1.5 2.5 5.0 Tensile Strength (128kg/m³ eq. 8 pcf) kPa min.40.0 min. 40.0
psi 174 217 362 725 psi min.6.0 min.6.0
Modulus of Rupture MPa 0.6 0.8 1.2 3.2 % -3.0 -3.0
psi 87 116 174 464 Permanent Linear Change
°C 1100 1350
after 24hrs. soaking at Temperature
% -2.0 -2.0 -2.0 -2.0 (°F) (2012) (2462)
Permanent Linear Change
after 24hrs. soaking at °C 900 900 900 900 400(752) 0.09 (0.62) 0.09 (0.62)
W/mK
Temperature Thermal Conductivity
(°F) (1652) (1652) (1652) (1652) 800(1472) 0.18 (1.25) 0.18 (1.25)
at mean Temperature °C (°F)
(BTU-in/hr,ft2,^F)
200 (392) 0.11 (0.76) 0.13 (0.90) 0.16 (1.11) 0.24 (1.66) 1000 (1832) 0.22 (1.53) 0.22 (1.53)
W/mK
Thermal Conductivity 350 (662) 0.13 (0.90) 0.15 (1.04) 0.18 (1.25) 0.26 (1.80) Chemical Analysis Al2O3 43.0-49.0 29.0-40.0
at mean Temperature °C (°F) 600 (1112) (BTU-in/ 0.16 (1.11) 0.17 (1.18) 0.20 (1.39) 0.28 (1.94) SiO2 50.0- 56.0 42.0- 55.0
hr,ft2,^F)
800 (1472) - - - - ZrO, % - 15.0- 17.0
Chemcal Analysis Al2O3 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 Fe2O³ 0.2 0.2
SiO2 77.0 77.0 77.0 77.0 Na20 + K2O 0.2 0.2
%
Fe2O³ 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 Availability and Packaging:
All blankets are packed in cartons on film wrapped pallets (lose packing without pallets on request).
CaO 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Dimensional Tolerances LxW xT mm +1 +1 +1 +1
Availability and Packaging:
All standard brick sizes (like ISO 230x114x64, 230x114x76mm / 220x110x60mm I US 9"x4 1/2"x2 1/2") and slabs up to 350x350x80mm are
available' BTT Insulating Bricks are packed lose on film wrapped pallets. Cartonage packaging on request Is possible.
Note: Standard thickness in rrm (in) Standrad roll length in rrm (in) Standard roll wdth in rrm (in)
All technical data given in our brochures are average values on the basis of proven testing methods and are subject to generally applicable
production tolerances. 12.5 (112') 14640 (576')
They can be modified without prior notice (e.g. due to the new raw materials or to technical development). Upon request we will send you our 19.0 (314') 9760 (384") kg/m3
Material Safety Data Sheets. kPa
25.0 (1") 7320 (288")
psi
38 0 (1-112") 4880 (192") %
50.0 (2") 3660 (144")
Availability and Packaging:
All blankets are packed in cartons on film wrapped pallets (lose packing without pallets on request).
Note:
All technical data given in our brochures are average values on the basis of proven testing methods and are subject to generally applicable production tolerances.
They can be modified without prior notice (e g due to the new raw materials or to technical development). Upon request we will send yoo oor Material Safety Data
Sheets.
Density kg/m³ 300 300 250 250 300 400 400 550
Classification Temperature °C 1150 1200 1380 1430
lb/ft3 18.7 18.7 15.6 15.6 18.7 25.0 25.0 34.3 °F 2100 2192 2500 2600
Modulus of Rupture MPa 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.6 0.7 1.00 Density kg/m3 490 700 1200 1250
ASTM C 134
psi 72.5 72.5 72.5 72.5 72.5 87.0 101.5 145 lb/ft3 31 44 75 78
% -3.0 -3.0 -1.5 -1.3 -0.9 -0.4 -0.1 -0.5 Cold Crushing Strength MPa 1.5 5.5 15.0 18.5
Permanent Linear Change ASTM C 133
after 16hrs. soaking at °C 1100 1350 1100 1200 1350 1500 1600 1700 psi 217 798 2175 2683
Temperature
°F (2012) (2462) (2012) (2192) (2462) (2732) (2912) (3092) Modulus of Rupture MPa 0.8 2.4 6.0 6.1
ASTM C 133
Thermal Conductivity 200 (392) 0.10 (0.69) 0.10 (0.69) - - - - - - psi 126 358 870 892
at mean Temperature °C (°F) W/mK
400 (752) 0.13 (0.90) 0.13 (0.90) 0.15 (1.04) 0.11(0.76) 0.15(1.04) 0.14 (0.97) 0.15 (1.04) 0.15 (1.04) % -0.8 -0.8 -1.0 -1.5
(BTU-in/
Permanent Linear Change
600 (1112) 0.21 (1.46) 0.21 (1.46) 0.22 (1.53) 0.15(1.04) 0.16 (1.11) 0.15(1.04) 0.16 (1.11) 0.16 (1.11) after 24hrs. soaking at °C 1120 1170 1350 1400
hr,ft2,^F)
800 (1472) - - 0.29 (2.01) 0.22 (1.53) 0.23 (1.60) 0.19 (1.32) 0.20 (1.39) 0.20 (1.39) Temperature
(°F) (2050) (2140) (2450) (2550)
Chemical Analysis Al2O3 47-49 39-40 38 40 53 60 65 80
Reversible Linear Thermal
%(max.) 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6
SiO2 50-52 42-45 57 56 44 37 33 18 Expansion
Zr02 - 15-17 - - - - - - 200 (392) 0.14 (0.90) 0.25 (1.73) 0.29 (2.01) -
Thermal Conductivity (ASTM
% C 182) at mean Temperature 400 (752) 0.16 (1.11) 0.27 (1.87) 0.30 (2.08) 0.41 (2.84)
Fe2O³ 0.2 0.2 - - - - - - W/mK
°C (0F)
Na2O+ 600 (1112) 0.17 (118) 0.28 (1.94) 0.35 (2.43) 0.43 (2.98)
0.2 0.2 - - - - - -
K2O 800 (1472) (BTU-in/ 0.19 (1.32) 0.30 (2.08) 0.39(2.70) 0.47 (3.26)
hr,ft2,°F)
others - - - - - - - - 1000 (1832) 0.21 (1.46) 0.35 (2.43) 0.35 (2.43) 0.53 (3.67)
Dimensional Tolerances LxWxT mm(") ±1 ±1 1200 (2192) - - - 0.57 (3.95)
900x600mm 1200 x 1000mm Cherrical Analysis Al2O3 30.0 32.0 40.0 40.0
x 20-90mm x 10-50mm
Availability LxWxT mm(") SiO2 59.4 58.3 53.8 53.8
(35-2/5" X 23-2/3" (47-114" X 39-113"
x 3/4" to 3-1/2") x 2/5" to 2")
Fe2O³ 3.0 3.0 2.2 2.0
Packaging %
BTT RCF Boards are packed lose on film wrapped pallets.
TiO2 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
CaO + MgO 3.2 2.3 1.8 1.8
Note:
All technical data given in our brochures are average values on the basis of proven testing methods and are subject to generally applicable production tolerances. Na20 + K2O 3.4 3.4 1.2 1.4
They can be modified without prior notice (e.g. due to the new raw materials or to technical development). Upon request we will send you our Material Safety Data Availability and Packaging:
Sheets.
All standard brick sizes (like ISO: 230x114x64, 230x114x76mm / 220x110x60mm / US 9"x4 1/2"x2 1/2") and slabs up to 800x500x150mm are
availablel BTT Insulating Firebricks are packed lose on film wrapped pallets. Cartonage packaging on request is possible.
Note:
All technical data given in our brochures are average values on the basis of proven testing methods and are subject to generally applicable
production tolerances.
They can be modified without prior notice (e.g. due to the new raw materials or to technical development). Upon request we will send you our
Material Safety Data Sheets.
The BTT MP-1000 Block is the industrial microporous insulation product . It is designed for
BTT LSB-0.6 BTT LSB-0.8 BTT LSB-1.0 BTT LSB-1.2
high-temperature furnaces applications with
Classification Temperature °C 1400 1400 1500 1500 • limited lining thickness
°F 2500 2500 2800 2800 • low cold face temperatures
Density kg/m3 600 800 1000 1200 • and higher heat conservation requirements
lb/ft3 38 50 64 76
Cold Crushing Strength MPa 1.5 2.5 2.0 5.0 Product Features
psi 218 363 BTT MP-1000 Block is a microporous insulation material with an extremely low coefficient of
Permanent Linear Change
% -0.6 -0.5 -0.5 -0.5 thermal conductivity i.e. with very good insulating properties. The material consists mainly of
after 24hrs. soaking at °C 1350 1350 1500 1500 fumed silica and opacifiers for minimizing infrared radiation as well as reinforcing glass fibres.
Temperature
(°F) (2470) (2470) (2740) (2740) There is no diffusion upon air humidity (steam).
600 (1112) 0.25 0.29 0.33 0.39
W/mK
800 (1472) 0.28 0.31 0.36 0.41
Thermal Conductivity at BTT MP-1000 Block
mean Temperature °C (°F) 1000 (1832) (BTU-in/ 0.31 0.34 0.39 0.44
hr,ft2,°F) • The panels can be delivered with an optional alumina foil reinforcement for increased
- - - -
strength or shrink-wrapped in a PE foil
Al2O3 0.90 0.80 0.80 0.80
• The panels can easily be drilled and cut to size with standard tools
SiO2 90.0 91.0 92.0 93.0
Chemical Analysis % • Is available in a variety of thicknesses to accommodate physical manipulations
Fe2O³ 0.62 0.52 0.57 0.60
• Provides high compressive strengths
CaO 3.30 3.00 2.70 2.50
• It can be used up to a maximum application temperature of 1 O00'C
Dimensional Tolerances LxWxT mm ±1 ±1
Availability and Packaging: Product Applications
All standard brick sizes (like ISO: 230x114x64. 230x114x76mm / 220x110x60mm I US 9"x4 1/2"x2 1/2") and slabs up to 640x450x76mm are
available! BTT Insulating Bricks are packed lose on film wrapped pallets. Cartonage packaging on request is possible. • Furnace and heat process equipment
Note: • Glass/ceramic industrial applications
All technical data given in our brochures are average values on the basis of proven testing methods and are subject to generally applicable
production tolerances.
• Molten metal transfer backup for the non-ferrous industries
They can be modified without prior notice (e.g. due to the new raw materials or to technical development). Upon request we will send you our • Molten metal transfer for the steel industry
Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Hot Pipe insulation
• Laboratory insulation
Ask our design engineers for ways to increase the thermal efficiencies, heat storage, melt consis-
tency, and integrity of your systems.
Refractory Ceramic Fibre products for temperatures up to 1600°C such as: BTICoat is a thermal and corrosion resistant ceramic
• Bulk fibre coating with operating temperatures up to 1900°C. It
• Needled blankets without binder increases the lifetime of new and of existing refractory
• Modules, folded and stack type incl. anchors brick, concrete and fiber linings as well as of metal
• Boards for hot face and for back up insulation substrates of industrial equipment.
• Felts, paper and card board
• Rope, packings and textiles BTTCoat builds up an inert surface which prevents
• Vacuum formed shapes caking, erosion and sinlering.
Block insulation products up to 1100°C BTICoat has excellent emissivity of up to 0.98; a "Black
We are able to supply block insulation in a wide range of different material types such as: Body" has I.
• Mineral fibre
• Ceramic fibre
• Calcium-silicate
• Vermiculite
APPLICATION
BTTCoat must be applied immediately on pre-prepared
Emissivity vs. Wavelength & surface in several layers bywet to wet method. Final
Temperature Dependence thickness should be 120+200 µm (depending on
substrate). The coating is touch-dry in 60 minutes.
CURING
If equipment's operational temperature is higher than
520°C (I000°F), BTTCoat is cured by technological heat.
If the temperature is lower, BTTCoat must be cured by
external heat supply (PB flame). Such curing may not
be applied before 12 hours after the coating. Slight
colour changes may occur. This does not influence the
coating's quality.
CONSUMPTION
Metal Substrate
Sm2 per litre (ISO µm) Dense refractory materials
3m2 per litre (200 µm)
Porous refractory materials
(ceramic fibres, insulating fire bricks)
2m2 per litre (250 µm)
BTTCoat