Refractory Technology
Beryllia (which is used in making crucibles for melting uranium & thorium) is superior to alumina in all respects for high temperature (> 1900°C ) use, except

Fusion point
Cost
Thermal conductivity
Electrical conductivity

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Refractory Technology
Thermal conductivity of refractory bricks

Decreases with decreases in porosity
Increases with the amount of air entrapped in pores
Increases with decrease in porosity
Is independent of its porosity and is maximum for insulating bricks

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