Performance of Refractory Castables
The binder for mullite and refractory castables is a composite binder, mainly composed of α-Al2O3 and SiO2 fine powder, clay, and hydrated alumina. It is a combination of fine powders and hydrated alumina that bond at low temperatures. At medium to high temperatures, Al2O3 reacts with SiO2 to form mullite, creating a binding material, hence referred to as the binder for mullite and refractory castables. It is well known that using secondary mullite in amorphous refractories is a common technique…