Insulating Bricks

Alumina Bubble Brick

Energy efficient, low thermal conductivity, lightweight, high strength, extremely high refractoriness, strong thermal shock resistance. Used in glass kilns, ceramic firing kilns, metallurgical aluminum electrolytic cells, chemical cracking furnaces, etc.

Al₂O₃:90-99%
Bulk Density:1.35-1.70g/cm³
Cold Crushing Strength:8-20MPa
Refractoriness:1800℃
Alumina Bubble Brick

Description of Alumina Bubble Brick

Alumina Bubble Bricks are ultra-high-temperature, energy-saving thermal insulation materials. Made primarily from alumina hollow spheres, they incorporate high-performance ultrafine powder additives and binders like organic compounds or aluminum sulfate. After forming and drying, the bricks are fired at 1750-1800℃.

Features and Properties

  1. Exceptional Refractoriness:‌ Extremely high service temperature (up to 1800℃). Stable structure under prolonged high heat.
  2. High Strength, Low Weight:‌ Very low bulk density (1.35-1.7 g/cm³). High room-temperature compressive strength (8-20 MPa) – significantly stronger than standard lightweight materials.
  3. Superior Thermal Insulation:‌ Low thermal conductivity provides excellent insulation. Good thermal stability.
  4. Excellent Thermal Shock Resistance:‌ Withstands ≥15 cycles of 1100°C water quenching.
  5. Chemical Stability:‌ Stable in various atmospheres. Low impurity content. Resists chemical erosion.
  6. Energy Efficient:‌ Low thermal conductivity reduces heat transfer. Improves thermal efficiency by over 30%, lowering energy costs.
  7. Lightweight Construction:‌ Weighs only half as much as traditional dense bricks. Reduces furnace weight, foundation load, and installation difficulty.
  8. Long Service Life:‌ Minimal reheating linear change (≤ ±0.3% at 1600°C × 3h). Strong thermal shock resistance prevents cracking during sudden temperature changes. Stable under long-term high-temperature operation.

Technical Data of Alumina Bubble Brick

Index Items Alumina Hollow-sphere Refractory Bricks (≥ 90) Alumina Hollow-sphere Refractory Bricks (≥ 93) Alumina Hollow-sphere Refractory Bricks (≥ 95) Alumina Hollow-sphere Refractory Bricks (≥ 99)
Al₂O₃ /% ≥ 90 93 95 99
Fe₂O₃ /% ≤ 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.1
Bulk Density /g/cm³ ≤ 1.35 1.4 1.6 1.7
Compressive Strength at Normal Temperature /MPa ≥ 8 12 18 20
0.1MPa Softening Temperature under Load T / °C ≥ 1650 1680 1700 1700

Applications of Alumina Bubble Brick

  1. Glass Industry:‌ Used in glass kiln regenerators (heat recovery chambers) and high-temperature laboratory furnace linings.
  2. Ceramic Industry:‌ Applied to kiln roofs and walls for firing household and technical ceramics. Also used as high-temperature insulation in roller kilns.
  3. Metallurgical Industry:‌ Lining for aluminum electrolytic cells. High-temperature insulation in steel industry reheating furnaces and soaking pits. Lining for non-ferrous metal smelting furnaces.
  4. Chemical Industry:‌ Used in reactor linings for petrochemical cracking and fertilizer reforming. Also serves as refractory and insulating layers in high-temperature reactors.
  5. Aerospace & Other Fields:‌ Used as high-temperature insulating components and structures.

Case of Alumina Bubble Brick

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