Refractory Technology
Silica refractories

Have lower thermal conductivity than fireclay bricks
All of these
Crack when subjected to sudden change of temperature
Can not be used in the dome of hot blast stoves

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Refractory Technology
Carbon refractories

Do not burn/oxidise, when exposed to air on heating
Are not attacked by slags, as they are not wetted by melts
Do not resist temperature fluctuations
Have extremely low thermal & electrical conductivities

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