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Pyrotek Pyrocast ALFS Abrasion-Resistant Refractory Castable
Categories: Ceramic; Oxide; Silicon Oxide

Material Notes: Pyrocast ALFS refractory is a high flow, fused silica castable. At low water levels (6.5-7%), Pyrocast ALFS exhibits outstanding flow characteristics.

Applications

  • Aluminum melting equipment
  • Aluminum holding equipment
  • Transfer troughs
  • Ladle linings
  • Filter Bowls

Advantages

  • Exceptional resistance to thermal shock
  • Non-wetting to molten aluminum
  • Improved service life in molten aluminum transfer applications

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 1.986 g/cc
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Modulus of Rupture 0.00950 GPa
@Temperature 954 °C
 0.0102 GPa
@Temperature >=110 °C
 0.0120 GPa
@Temperature 537 °C
Compressive Strength 34.5 MPa
@Temperature 110 °C
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Thermal Conductivity 1.34 W/m-K
@Temperature 260 °C
 1.46 W/m-K
@Temperature 538 °C
 1.54 W/m-K
@Temperature 816 °C
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 1371 °C
Shrinkage 0.15 %
@Temperature 954 °C

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CPYRO177 / 1894

Aluminum Castings

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