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Alumina-Silica Insulation Type ASH

GENERAL INFORMATION
ZIRCAR Alumina-Silica Insulation Type ASH is a uniformly bound combination of shot free alumina-silica fiber and inorganic alumina binder. This 0.32 gm/cc (15 lb/ft) product is designed to deliver low thermal conductivity, excellent thermal shock resistance and stability in furnaces and thermal process systems operating to temperatures as high as 1260 C (2300 F). Type ASH exhibits excellent resistance to chemical attack. It is unaffected by oil or water. It is however, attacked by hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid and strong alkalis. ASH products are pre-fired, contain no organic binders and produce no smoke or odor when heated.

CHARACTERISTICS & PROPERTIES


Typical Composition, % Al2O3 SiO2 Moisture & Organic Content Bond Density, gm/cc (lbs/ft) Maximum Use Temp.*,C (F) Melting Point, C ( F) Color Linear Shrinkage, % 24 hrs at 1100 C (2012F) 24 hrs at 1400 C (2552F) Flexural Strength**, MPa (psi) Compressive Strength**, MPa (psi) at 10% Compression Thermal Conductivity, ASTM C177-76, W/m K (BTU/hr ft F/in) 300 C (572 F) 600 C (1112 F) 800 C (1472 F) 1100C (2012 F) Thermal Expansion Coefficient, room temperature to 500 C (932 F) *

66 34 0 Alumina 0.32 (20) 1260 (2300) 1900 (3452) White 2 4 0.25 (36) 0.10 (14) 0.07 (0.5) 0.11 (0.7) 0.14 (1.0) 0.20 (1.4) -6 3.5 x 10 / C -6 (2.0 x 10 / F)

Maximum use temperature is dependent on variables such as stresses, both thermal and mechanical, and the chemical environment that the material experiences. ** Properties expressed parallel to thickness. Properties expressed perpendicular to thickness.

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