Refractory Technology
Silica refractories

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

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Refractory Technology
Carbon refractories

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

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