Bricks with High Thermal Resistance
Modern refractory bricks operate in increasingly demanding thermal environments, with temperatures exceeding 2300°C in industrial furnaces and gasifiers. Traditional clay-based materials struggle with thermal shock, experiencing microstructural degradation and reduced mechanical strength after repeated heating cycles. Laboratory measurements show that conventional bricks can lose up to 40% of their compressive strength after 50 thermal cycles between ambient and operating temperatures.
The fundamental challenge lies in developing materials that maintain structural integrity and thermal resistance while balancing competing requirements for mechanical strength, chemical stability, and cost-effective manufacturing.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including spinel matrix composites with controlled oxide phases, advanced alumina-based formulations with engineered particle distributions, and innovative molybdenum-carbon-silicon composite structures. These and other approaches focus on practical implementations that enhance both thermal shock resistance and long-term durability in industrial applications.
1. Fused Aluminum Corundum Refractory Material with Controlled Chromium Oxide and Alumina Composition
GUANGDONG XINLINGNAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2025
Fused aluminum corundum refractory material and preparation method for achieving stable and excellent thermal shock resistance in glass melting furnaces. The material comprises a synthetic chromium corundum powder with a specific composition ratio of chromium oxide and alumina, combined with fused aluminum mullite powder and first chromium oxide powder in a controlled ratio. The resulting refractory material exhibits superior thermal shock resistance while maintaining excellent corrosion resistance, making it suitable for applications requiring both high-temperature performance and durability.
2. Refractory Brick Comprising Magnesium Chromium Spinel Matrix with Integrated Chromium Oxide and Alumina Phases
中钢洛耐科技股份有限公司, SINOSTEEL LUONAI MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CORP, 2024
Chromium aluminum magnesium aluminum refractory brick for water-coal slurry gasifiers with enhanced resistance to acidic coal slag penetration. The brick contains a magnesium chromium spinel matrix interwoven with chromium oxide particles, where aluminum is present in both oxide and spinel forms. This unique composition provides improved thermal shock resistance, densification, and acid resistance through the spinel matrix's expansion coefficient mismatch. The brick's matrix structure combines solid-solution alumina and spinel phases, resulting in a dense and durable refractory material.
3. Magnesia-Alumina Castable with Coarse and Ultrafine Alumina Particle Distribution
TOKYO YOGYO CO LTD, 2024
Magnesia-alumina castable and refractory block that combines high corrosion resistance with improved heat spalling resistance. The castable contains 60-90% magnesia, 10-35% alumina, and 5% silica, with a specific composition optimized for enhanced corrosion resistance while maintaining thermal expansion properties. The castable formulation includes a combination of coarse alumina particles (3-8 mm) and ultrafine alumina particles (10 μm or less) to balance thermal expansion and erosion resistance. This composition enables both corrosion protection and improved heat spalling resistance compared to conventional magnesia-alumina castables.
4. Refractory Brick with Integrated Reinforcement and Arc-Shaped Groove Cavity Structure
DONGTAI HUANGHAI REFRACTORIES TECH CO LTD, 2024
High-temperature-resistant and corrosion-resistant refractory brick with integrated reinforcement for improved kiln performance. The brick features a cavity with arc-shaped grooves on both inner walls, containing transverse reinforcing plates that connect vertically. The brick body is reinforced with additional vertical plates, which divide the cavity into multiple filling cavities. A convex slide block is integrated into the grooves, allowing the brick to maintain structural integrity while accommodating the reinforcing plates. This design enables tight kiln connections through the reinforced cavity structure, while maintaining the brick's high-temperature resistance and corrosion resistance.
5. Refractory Brick Composition with Periclase-Coexisting Sintered Spinel and Hercynite Sintering Aid
SHINAGAWA REFRACTORIES CO LTD, 2023
Composition and method for improving refractory brick performance in high-temperature applications. The composition comprises a periclase-coexisting sintered spinel with a periclase phase content of 0.1 to 0.5% by mass, combined with a hercynite sintering aid. The composition enhances both digestion resistance and high-temperature durability in refractory bricks used in cement rotary kilns and steel furnaces.
6. Coarse Ceramic Refractory Product with Crystalline Yttria-Containing Mixed Oxide Phase in Cubic Ternary Al2O3-Y2O3-ZrO2 System
TOPSOE AS, 2023
Coarse ceramic refractory product comprising a crystalline yttria-containing mixed oxide phase with cubic modification of the ternary system Al2O3-Y2O3-ZrO2 in the bond matrix, exhibiting enhanced resistance to reducing hot gases containing steam and high creep resistance at elevated temperatures. The product contains at least 40 wt.-% AI2O3, 2.0-57 wt.-% Y2O3, and ZrC>2, with the bond matrix comprising yttria-containing crystalline mixed oxide with cubic modification of the ternary system.
7. Burn Pit Flare Tip Structure with Reinforced High-Alumina Refractory Wing Integration
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL CO, 2021
Burn pit flare tip structures for containing flares in refineries, featuring a reinforced refractory brick wall with a specially designed wing structure. The wall incorporates a base planar orientation with a vertical or slightly inclined orientation, featuring a reinforced wing wall section that provides additional structural support. The wing section is constructed from high-alumina refractory bricks with enhanced thermal shock resistance, thermal conductivity, and mechanical properties compared to conventional refractory brick applications. The wing section is integrated into the base planar wall, creating a robust and thermally stable containment structure for the flare tip.
8. Refractory Brick Composition with Specific Proportions of Hard Clay, High Alumina Clinker, Sintered and Fused Mullite, Brown Corundum, Soft Clay, Silica and Alumina Powders, and Acid Aluminum Phosphate
JIYUAN LIANYUAN FURNACE INDUSTRY CO LTD, 2021
A refractory brick material comprising a combination of hard clay, high alumina clinker, sintered mullite, fused mullite, brown corundum, soft clay, silica powder, Alumina powder, acid aluminum phosphate, and their specific proportions. The material combines the necessary refractory properties with improved dust control and adhesion through the incorporation of specific additives.
9. Refractory Material Incorporating Molybdenum Carbon Silicon Composite
HUNAN RUIXIN MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO LTD, 2019
A refractory material for high-temperature furnaces and incinerators that enhances durability through the incorporation of molybdenum carbon silicon (MCS) composite. The material combines the high-temperature strength of molybdenum with the thermal stability of carbon and silicon, providing improved resistance to molten droplet formation and thermal shock. This composition enables longer furnace life, reduced maintenance, and increased production efficiency compared to conventional clay refractory bricks.
10. Refractory Material Composition with Calcium, Silicon, Aluminum, Iron, Titanium, and Chromium Oxides for High-Temperature Bricks
XINYI BEIMEI HIGH-TECH REFRACTORY MATERIALS CO LTD, Xinyi North America Advanced Refractory Materials Co., Ltd., 2019
High-temperature refractory material for preparing refractory bricks with enhanced thermal resistance above 2300°C. The material composition combines calcium oxide, silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, iron oxide, titanium dioxide, and chromium oxide to create a refractory brick material with superior thermal stability in high-temperature applications. The material exhibits enhanced chemical resistance and thermal conductivity compared to conventional refractory materials, making it suitable for high-temperature furnaces and equipment where traditional refractory materials fail.
11. Refractory Brick with High Alumina Content and Enhanced Thermal Shock Resistance Through Controlled Firing and Cooling
MINGGUANG RIEL NON-METALLIC MATERIALS CO LTD, 2019
High-strength refractory brick and preparation method for furnaces, enabling longer-lasting refractory components. The brick achieves superior thermal shock resistance through a novel composition that combines high alumina content with enhanced mechanical properties. The preparation method involves specific processing steps to create the refractory brick, including controlled firing and cooling processes. This approach enables refractory bricks with improved strength and durability, particularly in high-temperature applications where thermal shock resistance is critical.
12. Ceramic Base with Inclined Permanent Lining and Wear-Resistant Refractory Bricks for High-Temperature Melt Treatment
JIANGSU YIXIN E-COMMERCE CO LTD, 2018
Fire-resistant ceramic base for treating high-temperature melts in a connection region with at least one wall of the container. The base comprises a lower layer made of a prefabricated permanent lining comprising integral fire blocks, with the permanent lining having a surface adjacent to the wear liner that is inclined by at least 2° to 25° from the horizontal surface. The wear-resistant lining is composed of at least 60% solid refractory ceramic bricks with at least 70% having a rectangular or polygonal profile in plan view, and the layer is laid in a single, continuous manner. The permanent lining and wear-resistant lining have at least one common vent for the high-temperature melt.
13. Furnace Wall Composite Lining with Ceramic Fiber Wool Substrate and Black Metal Coating Layer
Suzhou Hayashi Energy-Saving Technology Co., Ltd., SUZHOU HAYASHI ENERGY SAVING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., 2018
A high-temperature furnace wall composite lining with enhanced heat radiation and thermal management capabilities. The lining comprises a ceramic fiber wool substrate, a black metal coating layer, and a refractory brick or ceramic fiber wool backing. The black metal coating layer provides superior heat radiation performance while the ceramic fiber wool substrate enhances thermal insulation. The composite lining is fabricated through a simple, cost-effective process that eliminates the need for complex bonding operations, enabling rapid production and deployment in high-temperature applications.
14. Chromium Oxide Refractory Material with Specified Al2O3, SiO2, and TiO2 Content
SAINT GOBAIN CERAM AND PLASTICS INC, 2018
Chromium oxide refractory material with enhanced thermal shock resistance, comprising at least 80 wt.% Cr, with specific Al2O3 content, SiO2 content, and TiO2 content. The material achieves superior thermal shock resistance through optimized composition and processing conditions, with specific mechanical properties including a MOR of at least 37 MPa and a specific RO of at least 0.5.
15. Refractory Brick with Composite Structure for High-Temperature and Corrosion Resistance
HUZHOU ZHIWEI TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CO LTD, 2018
Refractory brick with enhanced high-temperature resistance and corrosion protection. The brick combines superior thermal stability with improved chemical resistance against both acids and bases, thereby extending its lifespan and performance in high-temperature applications.
16. Steel Brick with Multi-Layered Silicon Oxide and Magnesium Aluminate Spinel Structure
ZHEJIANG HUZHOU FUZILING REFRACTORY GROUP CO LTD, 浙江湖州父子岭耐火集团有限公司, 2018
Flow-resistant steel brick with enhanced thermal shock resistance and improved corrosion resistance. The brick comprises a silicon oxide sintered layer, followed by a magnesium aluminum spinel layer, a refractory magnesium carbonated cast layer, an amorphous refractory layer, and a magnesium aluminate spinel layer. This multi-layered structure provides superior thermal shock resistance while maintaining excellent corrosion resistance and spall resistance.
17. Composite Insulation Lining with Alumina Spheres and Stainless Steel Shell Anchoring System
General Logistics Department of the People's Liberation Army of China, Institute of Architectural Engineering, ZHUZHOU HENGYI NEW MATERIAL CO LTD, 株洲恒一新材料有限责任公司, 2017
Composite insulation lining for high-temperature industrial applications, particularly for kilns, that combines alumina hollow spheres with a stainless steel shell. The lining comprises 60% alumina spheres, 20% fused alumina, 4% mullite, 6% P alumina, and 10% binder, with a stainless steel shell providing excellent acid-base resistance and thermal shock durability. The stainless steel shell anchors the alumina spheres through anchor nails, ensuring reliable performance across temperature fluctuations. The combination offers superior thermal insulation, acid resistance, and long-term durability compared to conventional alumina-based insulation materials.
18. Composite Refractory Brick with Zirconia Corundum and Alumina Layered Structure
NANTONG YUANSHUN REFRACTORY FIBER CO LTD, 2017
A composite refractory brick with enhanced thermal insulation properties that maintains mechanical integrity. The brick consists of a zirconia corundum base layer, an alumina intermediate layer, and a zirconia corundum top layer. The combination provides superior thermal insulation performance while maintaining mechanical strength, making it suitable for industrial furnaces where both thermal efficiency and durability are critical.
19. High-Zirconia Electrofusion Casting Refractory with Suppressed Zircon Crystal Growth and Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient
SAINT-GOBAIN TM KABUSHIKI KAISHA, 2016
High-zirconia electrofusion casting refractory material with enhanced resistance to zircon crystal formation and glass melting in furnaces, particularly suitable for alkali-free glass applications. The material exhibits low residual volume expansion coefficient after thermal cycling, enabling stable operation in glass furnaces without cracking. Its unique composition combines a small amount of alkali metal oxide with specific additives that suppress zircon crystal growth while maintaining high electrical resistance. This refractory material is particularly valuable for applications requiring reliable operation in glass melting furnaces, such as liquid crystal panel glass.
20. High Zirconia Fused Cast Refractory with Controlled Glass Phase Composition and Suppressed Zircon Crystal Formation
SAINT-GOBAIN TM K K, 2016
High zirconia fused cast refractory for glass melting furnaces that suppresses zircon crystal formation through controlled glass phase composition. The refractory contains 85-95% zirconia, 0.4-2.5% alumina, 3.5-10% silicon dioxide, 0.05-1% sodium oxide, 0.02-1% phosphorus pentoxide, 0.05-1% magnesium oxide, 0.01-0.2% calcium oxide, and 0.3-3% strontium oxide. The composition includes 0.3-3% barium oxide and 0.3-3% strontium oxide. The refractory exhibits excellent heat stability, minimal zircon crystal formation, and resistance to thermal shock, making it suitable for industrial applications where high zirconia content is required.
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