Refractory / High Temperature Materials Industrial Ceramic Materials
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Refractory or high-temperature materials are specialized industrial ceramic materials designed to retain their strength and structural integrity at extremely high temperatures. These materials are composed of compounds such as silicon carbide, zirconia, and oxides of magnesium, calcium, and zirconium. They are engineered to withstand the harsh conditions of high-temperature environments, providing essential properties like wear resistance, thermal insulation, and high-temperature strength.
Working Principle
Refractory materials work by utilizing their inherent high melting points and structural stability to maintain performance in extreme conditions. The materials' composition, often involving carbides and oxides, allows them to resist thermal shock, oxidation, and wear. This makes them particularly useful in environments where other materials would fail due to heat-induced degradation. Their ability to insulate and maintain strength at elevated temperatures is crucial for applications that demand durability and reliability.
Applications
Refractory ceramics are employed in a wide range of high-temperature applications. Specific examples include their use in the manufacturing of kiln tubes, thermocouple protection tubes, and high-temperature furnace tubes. They are also integral to the production of reactors and heat exchangers, where their high-temperature resistance and durability are essential. Additionally, refractory linings made from materials like fireclay are used to line furnaces and kilns, providing necessary protection and efficiency in metal processing and other industrial operations.
Advantages over other Industrial Ceramic Materials
Refractory ceramics offer several advantages over other industrial ceramic materials. For instance, silicon carbide ceramics provide superior high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance, making them ideal for high-temperature kiln tubes and thermocouple protection. Zirconia ceramics, with their high strength and corrosion resistance, are particularly advantageous in environments where chemical stability is crucial, such as in reactors and heat exchangers.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, refractory materials have limitations. They can be brittle, which may lead to mechanical failure under certain stress conditions. Additionally, the cost of raw materials and manufacturing processes can be high, impacting the overall expense of using these materials in industrial applications. Their performance can also be affected by the specific environmental conditions they are exposed to, requiring careful selection and design to ensure optimal functionality.
Considerations
When selecting refractory materials, several considerations must be taken into account. Initial costs can be significant due to the specialized nature of these materials and their manufacturing processes. Operating expenses may also be higher compared to other materials due to the need for specific installation and maintenance procedures. However, their durability and ability to withstand extreme conditions can offset these costs over time. Accurate assessment of the operating environment is crucial to ensure that the chosen material meets the required performance standards. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be considered, as these can vary depending on the specific application and material used.
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
AlN substrate possesses a wide range of superior physical properties, including high breakdown electric field strength, thermal conductivity, resistivity, and so forth. In fields like LED packaging, power modules, wafer bonding, power resistors, and metalized substrates (such as thin film, thick... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Material Type: Aluminum Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Max Use Temperature: 1200
from 3X Ceramic Parts Company Limited
Alumina Ceramic Plate Properties : The alumina ceramic plate for industrial is made of Al2O3 as the main raw material and rare metal as the flux through 1700 ° high temperature sintering. Through mold making, aluminum oxide powder batching, grinding, milling, pressing, sintering, grinding,... [See More]
- Applications: Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Thermal Conductivity: 39
- Shape / Form: Rod; Custom Shape; BarStock
- Compressive Strength: 362592
from Xiamen Innovacera Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
Silicon nitride ignition technology is a new technology commonly used in ignition devices. As new arrival of ceramic igniter also called Quartz Crystal Igniter is a very good solution in the pellet ignition market. Compared with traditional ceramic lighters, the ignition time is reduced to less than... [See More]
- Applications: Ignition of biomass boilers, ignition of straw incinerators; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Max Use Temperature: 1200
- Material Type: Silicon Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Performance Features: High resistance to burning pellets
from Fountyl Technologies Pte. Ltd.
The ceramics end effector with High functional, high temperature durability, high wear resistance is used for a long time in a high temperature environment without causing damage, and the wear of the material to be moved is also reduced to a minimum, effectively controlling the diffusion of impure... [See More]
- Applications: Semiconductor; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
- Material Type: Alumina
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Alumina ceramic furnace tubes are used to contain and protect heating elements and samples processed in the furnace. In addition, they are used to control the atmosphere within the furnace by preventing air from entering or leaving the furnace. [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Tube
- Material Type: Alumina
- Max Use Temperature: 1500 to 1650
from 3X Ceramic Parts Company Limited
High Temperature Resistant 99 Alumina Ceramic Tube Sleeving. Alumina ceramic tube sleeving is a kind of ceramic material with alumina (Al2O3) as the main body, which can be used in aerospace. Military equipment is a kind of ceramics with a wide range of uses. Now let's introduce the advantages of... [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Thermal Conductivity: 27.5
- Material Type: Alumina
- Density: 3.9
from Xiamen Innovacera Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
Innovacera offers a complete line of kiln furniture, kiln components and accessories, everything from dense to low mass products to meet every application need. Our complete line of kiln components will provide a solution for every rebuild project along with applications engineering assistance for... [See More]
- Applications: Abrasives, ceramics or glass manufacturing; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: KilnFurniture; Custom Shape
- Material Type: Alumina; Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Alumina ceramic plates are well-known for their hardness, wear resistance, and electrical insulation. These plates have numerous applications across various sectors, including the electronics, metallurgy, medical, semiconductor, and armor systems. Unipretec offers ceramic plates with different... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Material Type: Alumina
- Max Use Temperature: 1500 to 1650
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Alumina ceramic rods have high hardness and excellent wear resistance, making them less susceptible to damage from friction or usage. Additionally, they can maintain their superior mechanical and insulating properties at high temperatures, and are chemically inert, meaning they are not corroded by... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Immersion Tube or Sheath
- Material Type: Alumina
- Max Use Temperature: 1500 to 1650
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Alumina ceramic thermocouple protection tubes are used to protect thermocouples from severe conditions. It serves as a barrier between the thermocouple and the environment, shielding the thermocouple from contamination and damage. It also helps to maintain accurate temperature measurements by... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Tube
- Material Type: Alumina
- Max Use Temperature: 1500 to 1650
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Alumina ceramic tubes are made of high-purity alumina materials that have exceptional characteristics like high temperature resistance, wear resistance, and chemical stability, etc., and are extensively utilized in a wide range of industries. [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Tube
- Material Type: Alumina
- Max Use Temperature: 1500 to 1650
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Alumina crucibles are used in laboratories as containers for chemical compounds or metal refractories at extremely high temperatures. Their high-temperature stability, chemical inertness, and mechanical strength have made them essential vessels for use in various industries, laboratory research, and... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Max Use Temperature: 1500 to 1650
- Material Type: Alumina
- Density: 3.6 to 3.95
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Unipretec manufactures alumina rod with aluminium oxide purity of 95%, 99%, and 99.8%. Due to their remarkable characteristics, such as their high-temperature resistance, mechanical strength, electrical insulation, and chemical inertness, alumina rods are an essential component in a variety of... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Immersion Tube or Sheath
- Material Type: Alumina
- Max Use Temperature: 1500 to 1650
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Alumina sheet is manufactured of 95%, 96%, 99%, or 99.8% high-purity alumina. It has a wide range of advantageous properties, making it a versatile ceramic material for a variety of industrial applications. Due to their resistance to high temperatures, superior mechanical strength, electrical... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Optical Grade; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Material Type: Alumina
- Max Use Temperature: 1500 to 1650
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Alumina tube is a non-porous ceramic tube that is formed of 95%, 99%, or 99.8% alumna material. As a result of its remarkable thermal, mechanical, and chemical characteristics, it is a preferred option in various sectors. Its resistance to high temperatures, abrasion, and corrosion, as well as its... [See More]
- Applications: Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Tube
- Material Type: Alumina
- Max Use Temperature: 1500 to 1650
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Aluminum oxide ceramic is a high-performance ceramic material, also known as alumina ceramic material. Composed of high-purity alumina powder, this non-metallic material is manufactured via pressing, molding, sintering, and other processes. According to the alumina content, it is classified as 92... [See More]
- Applications: Biomaterial; Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Max Use Temperature: 1200 to 1650
- Material Type: Alumina; Silicon Carbide; Tungsten Carbide; Silicon Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Density: 3.6 to 3.95
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Boron nitride crucibles produced by hot-pressing process provide exceptional properties for high-temperature applications. They are essential instruments in the fields of metallurgy, ceramics, and materials research because of their thermal stability, chemical resistance, and electrical insulating... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Max Use Temperature: 900 to 2000
- Material Type: Boron Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Density: 1.55 to 3
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Insulators are materials or devices that prevent the flow of electrical current or transfer of heat. As for boron nitride ceramic, it possesses a number of properties including high dielectric strength, low dielectric loss, low thermal conductivity, high thermal stability, chemical inertness,... [See More]
- Applications: Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Max Use Temperature: 900 to 2000
- Material Type: Boron Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Density: 1.55 to 3
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Unipretec provides standard and custom hot-pressed boron nitride plate products. The hexagonal boron nitride plates are manufactured at high temperatures and pressures. In addition to pure 99% BN plates, we also offer BN composite materials that contain zirconia, alumina, and aluminium nitride to... [See More]
- Applications: Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Material Type: Boron Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Max Use Temperature: 900 to 2000
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Boron nitride tube, also known as BN tube, possesses exceptional properties such as high thermal conductivity, thermal stability, electrical insulation, and chemical inertness. These characteristics make it advantageous for a vast variety of applications, including heat management, electrical... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Tube
- Material Type: Boron Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Max Use Temperature: 900 to 2000
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Ceramic structural balls are typically used in bearings and have a supporting function. Ceramic bearing balls are a crucial component of deep groove ball bearings, angular contact bearings, self-aligning ball bearings, thrust ball bearings, etc. [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Density: 3.2 to 6
- Material Type: Alumina; Silicon Carbide; Tungsten Carbide; Silicon Nitride; Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial
- Performance Features: Hard
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Ceramic components are manufactured of ceramic materials, which are an extensive family of inorganic, non-metallic compounds typically consisting of metal, non-metal, and metalloid elements. The exceptional properties exhibited by ceramics, such as their high hardness, low electrical conductivity,... [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Armor / Ballistic Protection; Biomaterial; Corrosion resistant; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Battery / Fuel Cell; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Performance Features: Hard
- Material Type: Alumina; Silicon Carbide; Tungsten Carbide; Cordierite; Glass Ceramics; Porcelain; Steatite; Aluminum Nitride; Silicon Nitride; Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial
- Bond & Processing: Sintered / Fired
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Ceramic setters, also known as kiln setters, are devices used in the manufacture of powders, ceramic and metal parts within a kiln during the firing process. Typically, they are made of ceramic materials that can endure high temperatures and thermal cycles within the kiln. They are engineered to... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; HV / Electrical; Battery / Fuel Cell; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: KilnFurniture
- Material Type: Alumina; Boron Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Performance Features: Porous material
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Ceramic tubes are mainly composed of alumina, zirconia, silicon nitride and other ceramics. They provide excellent high temperature resistance, mechanical strength, electrical insulation, wear and corrosion resistance, etc., making them indispensable components in numerous industrial applications. [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Tube
- Material Type: Alumina; Silicon Nitride; Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial
- Bond & Processing: Sintered / Fired
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Ceramic washers are components designed specifically for applications requiring electrical insulation, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature resistance. They are classified as flat washers, shoulder washers, hat washers, etc. and generally have a central hole. Their shape can be square, round,... [See More]
- Applications: Biomaterial; Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Performance Features: Hard
- Material Type: Alumina; Silicon Carbide; Tungsten Carbide; Silicon Nitride; Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial
- Bond & Processing: Sintered / Fired
from Xiamen Unipretec Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd.
Ceramic washers are made of ceramic materials like alumina or zirconia. These washers are manufactured using a variety of techniques, including pressing or slip casting, and then high-precision machining, to satisfy specific requirements. They typically have electrical insulation, thermal... [See More]
- Applications: Corrosion resistant; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Performance Features: Hard
- Material Type: Alumina; Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial
- Bond & Processing: Sintered / Fired
from CeramSource Inc.
CeramSource, Inc. offers a complete line of TaoFil ® ceramic foam filters for different kinds of metallurgical applications. The reticular shape of the foam filter provides a thorough and deep filtration to remove impurities in molten metal stream. ToaFil ceramic foam filters have... [See More]
- Applications: Foundry / Metal Processing; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Filter, Diffuser or Sparger
- Material Type: Alumina; Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Max Use Temperature: 1093 to 1649
from CoorsTek
Glassun refractories are manufactured from high-purity fused silica materials. There are four categories of Glassun refractories, including: Glassun Series, shaped by slip casting. Glassun Castable monolithic refractories. Glassun Cement. Glassun refractories can be fabricated into various sizes... [See More]
- Applications: Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Material Type: Silicate / Clay; Silica or fused silica
from San Jose Delta Associates, Inc.
Boron nitride is offered in several grades each with unique materal properties. All however, are readily machinable; much like green (not sintered), alumina BN allows drilling, tapping, treads etc. without the need for diamond tools. Hot-Pressed Boron Nitride Shapes Hot-pressed BN is compacted at... [See More]
- Applications: Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
- Material Type: Boron Nitride; SpecialtyMaterial
- Max Use Temperature: 850 to 2000
from Aremco Products, Inc.
High fired strength, dense ceramics [See More]
- Applications: Abrasives, ceramics or glass manufacturing; Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; HV / Electrical; Fiberoptics, Radiant Heaters, Temp Probe; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Max Use Temperature: 1649
- Material Type: Alumina
- CTE: 7.20E6
from ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc.
ZRCI Refractory Sheet Type RS-101 is a ceramic fiber reinforced structural alumina product with useful properties to 2300°F (1260°C). It retains strength and utility to levels far exceeding maximum use temperatures of reinforced plastics and asbestos-cement replacements. Type RS-101 not only makes... [See More]
- Applications: Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material; Thermal Applications; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Composition: Al_2O_3 , SiO_2 , Other Metal Oxides
- Material Type: Alumina
- Shape / Form: Tube
from Accuratus Corporation
Accuflect ™ IR is a highly diffuse and low loss reflector of near infrared and mid infrared radiation. The diffuse reflecting Accuflect ™ IR offers alternatives to the metallic specular reflectors and their shortcomings often found in infrared heating applications. Some notable... [See More]
- Applications: Optical Grade; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board; Custom Shape; BarStock
- Material Type: Accuflect™
- Length: 17.72
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Are you interested in shorter downtime, efficient and quick installation of castables?. Saint-Gobain ’s latest Norflow ® castable product line provides engineered solutions to our customers that require help running their installations more efficiently. Norflow ® products are castables... [See More]
- Applications: Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
from CeramSource Inc.
High temperature insulating fire bricks offers a unique combination of insulating properties along with load bearing ability. The temperature ranges are from 2000 º F to 3000 º F, is where IFBs really shine. It ™s low thermal conductivity are as low as ceramic fiber based... [See More]
- Applications: Foundry / Metal Processing; Abrasives, ceramics or glass manufacturing; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Block
- Material Type: Alumina; Silicate / Clay; Silica or fused silica
- Max Use Temperature: 1260 to 1649
from Aremco Products, Inc.
Aremco ’s high temperature ceramic adhesives are unique inorganic formulations for bonding and sealing ceramics, metals, quartz, graphites, textiles, and composite materials used in design, process and maintenance applications to 3200 °F. These advanced materials, which exhibit high... [See More]
- Applications: Foundry / Metal Processing; Chemical or material processing; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Max Use Temperature: 1371
- Material Type: Carbide Material; SpecialtyMaterial
- Performance Features: Glaze or protective coating
from ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc.
ZRCI Refractory Sheet Type RS-201 and RS-202 are fiber reinforced ceramic laminate with useful properties to 1260°C (2300°F). These high temperature products offer high strength, moderate thermal conductivity and excellent electrical insulation. They retain their strength and utility to levels far... [See More]
- Applications: Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material; Thermal Applications; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Composition: Al_2O_3 , SiO_2 , CaO, B_2O_3, MgO Other Metal Oxides
- Material Type: Alumina
- Shape / Form: Tube
from Accuratus Corporation
Accuratus maintains an inventory of standard extruded and cast aluminum oxide, mullite and sialon shapes for fast delivery requirements. These are low cost, quality rods and tubes that can be quickly cut to precision lengths. (See Mullite Sizes, Aluminum Oxide Sizes and Sialon Sizes). Accuratus will... [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Armor / Ballistic Protection; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Composition: 94% - 99.5% Al2O3
- Material Type: Alumina
- Shape / Form: Rod
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Technical Data. Hexoloy ® SA SiC is a pressureless, sintered form of alpha silicon carbide, with a density greater than 98 percent theoretical. It has a very fine grain structure (4 - 10 microns) for excellent wear resistance and contains no free silicon, which makes it highly chemically... [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Chemical or material processing; Corrosion resistant; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Spout; WaferCarrier; KilnFurniture; Custom Shape
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Max Use Temperature: 1900
from CeramSource Inc.
CeramSource can provide customized design and material selections, supply kinds of precast shapes for different furnaces, such as holding and melting furnaces for aluminum industry; supply products with complicated shapes, like delta roof for electric arc furnace, iron runner trough, purging plugs,... [See More]
- Applications: Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Max Use Temperature: 816
- Material Type: Alumina
- Density: 2.9 to 3
from Aremco Products, Inc.
Aremco offers an expansive range of ceramic-based materials used for the assembly of high temperature, high power electrical devices, and high temperature fixtures, molds and tooling. These materials, based on aluminum oxide, aluminum nitride, magnesium oxide, silicon dioxide, silicon carbide,... [See More]
- Applications: Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Material Type: SpecialtyMaterial
from ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc.
ZIRCAR Refractory Sheet Type RS-100 is a ceramic fiber reinforced structural alumina composite material with useful properties to 1260°C (2300°F). It has exceptional flexural and compressive strengths in the range of high temperature reinforced plastics such as G-7 and G-10 laminates and retains... [See More]
- Applications: HV / Electrical; Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material; Thermal Applications; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Composition: Al_2O_3 , SiO_2 , Other Metal Oxides
- Material Type: Alumina
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board; Custom Shape (optional feature)
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Hexoloy ® SE SiC offers an excellent alternative material to metals, superalloys and other ceramics for applications such as chemical processing, high temperature furnaces, and other demanding, severe environment applications. Hexoloy SE SiC provides a full range of exceptional properties in one... [See More]
- Applications: Foundry / Metal Processing; Chemical or material processing; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Max Use Temperature: 1900
from Aremco Products, Inc.
Aremco offers a broad range of machinable and fully-dense ceramic materials for applications in which high temperature insulation, thermal shock resistance and high dielectric strength are required. Aremcolox ™ and Super-Heat ™ ceramics include compositions based on aluminum nitride,... [See More]
- Applications: Foundry / Metal Processing; Chemical or material processing; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Performance Features: Machinable ceramic
- Material Type: Zirconia; SpecialtyMaterial
from ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc.
ZRCI Refractory Sheet Type RS-200 is a fiber-reinforced ceramic laminate with useful properties to 1260°C (2300°F). This high temperature product offers high strength, moderate thermal conductivity and excellent electrical insulation. It retains its strength and utility to levels far exceeding... [See More]
- Applications: Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material; Thermal Applications; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Composition: Al_2O_3 , SiO_2 , CaO, B_2O_3, MgO Other Metal Oxides
- Material Type: Alumina
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Hexoloy ® silicon carbide is one of the hardest high-performance materials available. Hexoloy sintered alpha silicon carbide will outperform other commercially available ceramics or metal alloys, including superalloys. Hexoloy silicon carbide is ideal for applications such as nozzles, pump and... [See More]
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Paper & Textile Equipment; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
from ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc.
ZIRCAR Refractory Sheet Type RS-99 is a high density fiber based ceramic material with greater than 99% alumina purity. Type RS-99 has strength equal to asbestos cement and therefore is an excellent replacement for asbestos cement materials. Refractory Sheet Type RS-99 is usable to temperatures of... [See More]
- Applications: HV / Electrical; Thermal Insulation or Fire Proofing Material; Thermal Applications; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Composition: Al_2O_3
- Material Type: Alumina
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board; Custom Shape (optional feature)
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Saint-Gobain refractory ceramics offer excellent thermal shock resistance and high temperature creep resistance. When temperatures allow for the use of advanced silicon carbide components, LO-MASS ® kiln furniture systems is the obvious choice for advanced ceramics applications. Easily combined... [See More]
- Applications: High Voltage Electro-porcelain Insulators, Whiteware, Plateware and Sanitaryware; Refractory or High Temperature Insulation
- Shape / Form: KilnFurniture
- Material Type: Carbide Material; Silicon Carbide
- Max Use Temperature: 1350