Historically,ground calcined aluminas were the first high-alumina matrix products that were used in refractory formulations, in both shaped and unshaped products. At that time the flow properties of castables were enh...Historically,ground calcined aluminas were the first high-alumina matrix products that were used in refractory formulations, in both shaped and unshaped products. At that time the flow properties of castables were enhanced by the use of silica fume. This was followed later by the development of fully ground reactive aluminas which contributed to the design of the matrix below 63 μm. In addition to aggregate fines,a range of bi-modal and multi-modal reactive aluminas were also developed. These not only gave improved physical properties but also better castable workability. This paper reviews matrix alumina developments over time,from basic ground calcines to complex multi-modal matrix products and their globally standardised manufacture.展开更多
文摘Historically,ground calcined aluminas were the first high-alumina matrix products that were used in refractory formulations, in both shaped and unshaped products. At that time the flow properties of castables were enhanced by the use of silica fume. This was followed later by the development of fully ground reactive aluminas which contributed to the design of the matrix below 63 μm. In addition to aggregate fines,a range of bi-modal and multi-modal reactive aluminas were also developed. These not only gave improved physical properties but also better castable workability. This paper reviews matrix alumina developments over time,from basic ground calcines to complex multi-modal matrix products and their globally standardised manufacture.
