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

Cost
Thermal conductivity
Electrical conductivity
Fusion point

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Refractory Technology
Fireclay refractories

All of these
Shrink during firing
Are not resistant to the action of basic slags
Combine with salts (e.g. chlorides sulphates etc.) & bases (e.g. lime, magnesia etc.) forming fusible aluminates silicates etc

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