Alkaline refractory bricks and acidic refractory bricks are two common refractory materials. They have significant differences in chemical properties, uses and environmental adaptability.
1. Differences in chemical properties:
1. Chemical properties of alkaline refractory bricks (also called alkaline refractory materials): Alkaline refractory bricks are mainly composed of alkali metal oxides such as magnesium oxide (MgO) and calcium oxide (CaO). They have high alkali resistance and high temperature resistance, and can withstand highly alkaline environments.
2. Chemical properties of acid refractory bricks (also called acid refractory materials): Acid refractory bricks are mainly composed of acid oxides such as silicate minerals (such as quartz, feldspar, etc.) and alumina (Al2O3). They have good acid and heat resistance and can withstand highly acidic environments.
2. Differences in uses:
1. Use of alkaline refractory bricks: Alkaline refractory bricks are mainly used for the lining of blast furnaces, converters, electric furnaces and other smelting furnaces in the metallurgical industry. There are highly alkaline substances inside these furnaces, such as silicon, manganese, calcium and other elements in steel, and alkaline refractory bricks can effectively resist the erosion of these alkaline substances.
2. Application of acid refractory bricks: Acid refractory bricks are widely used in acidic environments in chemical, petroleum, metallurgical and other industries. Such as pickling tanks, high temperature furnaces, catalytic cracking units, etc. Acid refractory bricks can resist corrosion from acidic solutions and erosion under high temperature conditions.
3. Differences in adapting to the environment:
1. Alkaline refractory bricks adapt to the environment: Alkaline refractory bricks are suitable for highly alkaline environments, such as alkaline substances (oxides, sulfides, etc.) in metallurgical charge and the alkaline components of waste residue in steel smelting.
2. Acid refractory bricks adapt to the environment: Acid refractory bricks are suitable for acidic environments, such as acidic solutions, strong acid vapors and high-temperature acidic gases.
It should be noted that due to the different chemical composition and structure of alkaline and acid refractory bricks, they have their own characteristics in fire resistance performance and use. In actual applications, suitable Rongsheng refractory materials should be selected according to the characteristics of the working environment, and the usage instructions provided by Rongsheng manufacturers should be strictly followed to ensure the normal operation and life of the refractory materials.
