Electrofused α‑β corundum refractory bricks


The main product types and compositional characteristics of electrofused α–β corundum refractory bricks are as follows: ZM-α type (α‑corundum based): Composition—α-Al₂O₃ ≥ 90%, Na₂O ≤ 0.3%. Characteristics: Outstanding high‑temperature stability; hardness (9.2 on the Mohs scale) nearly equivalent to pure corundum. ZM-G type (α–β composite): Composition—α/β-Al₂O₃ ≈ 50:50, Na₂O 1.2–1.8%. Characteristics: A crystalline interwoven structure; below 1350°C, its resistance to glass erosion rivals that of zirconia‑corundum. ZM-U type (β‑corundum based): Composition—primarily β‑Al₂O₃ (Na₂O ≥ 5%). Characteristics: A plate‑like coarse‑grained structure; resistant to strong alkalis but with relatively lower strength. Modern production processes: Raw material processing: Pure calcined alumina with a purity ≥ 95% is used, with Na₂CO₃ serving as a mineralizer to control the formation of the β phase. Melting in a three‑phase arc furnace at temperatures ≥ 2300°C, followed by an oxidation‑based process to ensure carbon content ≤ 0.05%. Precision casting: Conventional casting (RC): Shrinkage cavities form in the lower portion of the casting sprue, making this method suitable for low‑temperature applications where shrinkage is not a concern. Vacuum forming (VF): The sprue area is removed, leaving residual shrinkage cavities no larger than 5 mm. Post‑processing: Annealing at 1600°C for 72 hours to relieve internal stresses. CNC machining achieves a precision of ±0.3 mm, with pre‑assembly tolerances ≤ 1 mm/m. Key application areas: Glass industry: Full wrapping of working pools with ZM-G type VF bricks to minimize glass bubbles; feed channels and feeder systems (ZM-G type), with a glass contamination index ≤ 0.5 ppm. High‑temperature industries: Lining of graphitization furnaces with ZM-α type bricks, extending service life up to three times that of conventional materials; sintering kilns for electronic ceramics (ZM-U type), capable of withstanding spodumene melts. Special applications: Transition sections of tin baths for photovoltaic glass, featuring thermal shock resistance exceeding 30 cycles (with water quenching at 1100°C). ZM-G type electrofused zirconia‑corundum bricks exhibit the following characteristics: Glass phase leaching temperature—no leaching occurs at temperatures ≥ 1400°C; thermal conductivity (at 1000°C)—2.1 W/(m·K) for RC bricks, compared to 3.8 W/(m·K) for VF‑finished surfaces. Resistance to alkali vapor erosion—weight gain ≤ 0.5%; weight gain 2–3%. Service life (in glass kilns): 5–7 years for RC bricks, 7–10 years for VF‑finished bricks. Performance comparison and advantages: Note that under operating conditions below 1350°C, these bricks offer cost‑performance benefits exceeding 30% over zirconia‑corundum. Core physicochemical parameters: Basic properties: —Bulk density: 3.25–3.40 g/cm³ (for RC type); apparent porosity: ≤ 4% (on VF‑finished surfaces). High‑temperature performance: —Load softening temperature (0.2 MPa): ≥ 1700°C [1]; —Resistance to glass erosion (1350°C/72 h): ≤ 0.8 mm penetration. 3. Special indicators: —β‑phase conversion rate: 50 ± 5% (for ZM-G type) [9]; —Coefficient of thermal expansion (20–1000°C): 8.5 × 10⁻⁶/°C. Latest technological developments: In 2025, a gradient‑composite product was launched—with an 80% α‑phase on the working surface and a 30% β‑phase in the transition layer—boosting thermal shock resistance to 45 cycles.

Electrofused α‑β corundum refractory bricks

Main Product Types and Ingredient Characteristics

  1. ZM-α Type (Alpha Corundum)
  • Composition: α-Al₂O₃ ≥ 90%, Na₂O ≤ 0.3%
  • Features: Outstanding high-temperature stability, hardness (Mohs… 9.2 grade) Close to pure corundum
  1. ZM-G Type (Alpha-Beta Composite Type)
  • Composition: α/β-Al₂O₃ ≈ 50:50, Na₂O 1.2–1.8%
  • Characteristics: Crystalline interwoven structure, Below 1350℃, its resistance to glass corrosion rivals that of zirconia‑corundum.
  1. ZM-U Type (β-Alumina)
  • Composition: Primarily β-Al₂O₃ (Na₂O ≥ 5%)
  • Characteristics: Plate-like coarse-grained structure, resistant to strong alkalis but with relatively low strength.

Modernized production process flows

  1. Raw Material Processing
  • Use calcined alumina with a purity of ≥95%, and employ Na₂CO₃ as a mineralizer (to control the formation of the β phase).
  • Three-phase arc furnace melting (≥2300℃), with a carbon content of ≤0.05% using the oxidation process.
  1. Precision casting
  • Conventional casting ( RC): Shrinkage cavities are located in the lower part of the gate and are used for low-temperature areas.
  • Cast without shrinkage pores VF): Remove the sprue area, with residual shrinkage cavities no larger than 5 mm.
  1. Post‑processing
  • Anneal at 1600℃ for 72 hours to relieve stress.
  • CNC machining accuracy reaches ±0.3 mm, with pre‑assembly errors no greater than 1 mm/m.

Key Application Areas

  1. Glass Industry
  • Fully enclosed work pool ( ZM-G VF bricks) to reduce glass bubbles.
  • Material channel /Feeder (ZM-G type), glass contamination index ≤ 0.5 ppm
  1. High‑Temperature Industry
  • Graphitization furnace lining ( ZM-α type), with a lifespan three times that of conventional materials.
  • Electron Ceramic Sintering Furnace ( ZM-U type), resistant to spodumene melt
  1. Special Scenarios
  • Transition section of the photovoltaic glass tin bath, thermal shock stability > 30 cycles (water cooling at 1100℃)

Characteristics

ZM-G Type

Electrofused zirconia‑alumina brick

Glass phase exsolution temperature

No exudate

≥1400℃

Thermal conductivity ( 1000℃ )

2.1 W/(m·K)

3.8 W/(m·K)

Alkali-resistant steam erosion

Gain weight ≤0.5%

Gain weight 2–3%

Service Life (Glass Furnace)

5–7 Year

7–10 Year

Performance Comparative Advantage

Note: In For service conditions below 1350℃, its cost performance is more than 30% better than zirconia‑alumina.

Core Physicochemical Parameters

  1. Basic Physical Properties: - Bulk density: 3.25–3.40 g/cm³ ( RC Type)   Apparent porosity: ≤4% ( VF Machined surface)
  2. High-temperature performance: - Load softening temperature ( 0.2MPa ): ≥1700℃[1]()- Resistant to glass erosion ( 1350℃/72h ): ≤0.8mm Penetration

3. Special Indicators: - β Phase transformation rate: 50±5% ( ZM-G Type) [9]()- Coefficient of thermal expansion ( 20–1000°C ): 8.5×10⁻⁶/°C

Latest Technology Updates: The gradient composite product launched in 2025 (with an α-phase content of 80% in the working layer and a β-phase content of 30% in the transition layer) enhances thermal shock resistance to 45 cycles.

 


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