White fused alumina electrically fused in arc furnace with high grade processed alumina as raw material. It has higher hardness and slight lower toughness comparing with brown fused alumina. It is also characterized by its high purity, ability of self-sharpening, better cutting, less heat emit, higher efficiency. Comparing with brown fused alumina, white aluminum oxide is also characterized by its high purity, acid and alkali resistance, good thermal stability. Its the high grade refractory materials. Fused White Alumina advantages: 1, High grade processed alumina as raw material. 2, High hardness, big specific gravity, 3, Good chemical stability and unique self-sharpening 4, Acid-alkali and corrosion resistance 5, Temperature tolerance 6, Higher efficiency and good thermal stability White aluminum oxide for refractory advantages: 1, No ferric contamination 2, Strict control of size distribution and other physical and chemical properties 3, Excellent thermo - mechanical properties, thermal shock resistance 4, High volume stability 5, High density, low permeability for producing high refractoriness 6, High chemical resistance and chemical stability
Janta Refractory Group is renowned as the flagship manufacturer and supplier of finest quality Refractory Castables. We have a capacity to manufacture 2000 MT/Month. We are manufacturing Medium-High Purity Catabels, Low Cement Catables, Insulating Castables, etc. It is precisely processed by our skilled professionals at our well equipped manufacturing unit using superior quality additives, binders and sophisticated technology. In order to retain its shelf life for long time period, we provide it in qualitative packaging material and at reasonable price. Our Monolithics / Castable are in huge demands in the national as well as international markets for high efficiency. Known for resistant to high wear&tear, our castable provide long lasting excellent performance. Refractory castables are produced from refractory aggregates, refractory powders, binders and other additives and can be used after adding appropriate water or other liquid. Refractory Castable isused as lining turning kiln, hot converter lining heat treatment furnace, furnaces of metallurgy industry, chemical industry, construction industry, and circulation part of furnaces.
Magnesia Bricks Description Magnesia Bricks are alkaline refractory materials. These products have over 90% magnesium oxide content and adopt periclase as the principal crystalline phase. Magnesia Bricks can be divided into two categories of Burnt Magnesia Bricks and Chemical Bonded Magnesite Brick. They have excellent performance of superior high temperature mechanical strength and volume stability. Magnesia Bricks can service in the high temperature of 1750.. They are ideal products for glass furnace application. Magnesia Bricks Features: It is a kind of alkaline refractory product with periclase as main phase magnesite-alumina spinel clinker as basic material. the product has such characteristics as good temperature vibration, good strength and volume stability in high temperature. Magnesia Bricks Application Basic open-hearth furnace for steelmaking Electric furnace bottom and wall Permanent lining of oxygen converter Non-ferrous metal metallurgy furnace Hyperthermia tunnel kiln Lining of rotary cement kiln Heating furnace bottom and wall Regenerative chamber of glass furnace Magnesia Bricks Properties High Refractoriness Good alkaline slag erosion resistance High apparent initial softening temperature Good thermal conductivity High thermal expansion Magnesia Bricks Manufacturing Process Burnt Magnesia Bricks are manufactured with magnesite clinker as the raw material and fired in the high temperature of 1550~1600 after smashing, burdening, mulling and molding. High-purity products can be fired in the temperature that over 1750. Chemical bonded magnesite brick is produced with certain chemical bonding through mixing, molding and drying.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET ACID RESISTANT BRICK Material : RED SHALE Type Acid Resistant Brick Size (mm) 230 (LENGTH) X 115 (WIDTH) X 100,76,65,50,40,38,30,25 (THICK) Specification : ASTM C279, ASTM C410, IS 4860-1982 DESCRIPTION : We offer premium quality acid resistant bricks Red â?? Shale , tiles and special shapes. We also offer customized sizes as per clients' requirements. Our acid bricks comply with ASTM C279 Type-III, ASTM C410 Type H, L, and Indian Standard 4860 - 1982 Class-I for all applications where low absorption and high acid resistance is required. FEATURES OF ACID RESISTANT BRICK: Excellent resistant against wide range of chemicals except hydrofluoric acid, high abrasion resistance, low wearing properties, High Thermal resistant to sudden change in temperature AREA OF APPLICATION: Chemical Analysis (Average) Acid and Alkali Storage Tank Farms Demineralization plants and Water treatment plants Chimney inside lining, FGD linings Towers and Columns Process Vessels and Tanks Sewerage Treatment Plants and Lines Industrial Flooring and Bund Areas Chimney and Flue Gas Linings Hoppers and Chutes SiO266.4 Al2 0324 TiO21.1 Fe2 O31.1 K2 O + Na2 O2.5 NOT RECOMMENDED: HF acid or other fluoride solutions Heavy thermal shock Typical Physical Properties of GANESHAS Acid and Chemical Resistant Brick Characteristic RED SHALE ACID RESISTANT BRICK Test Standard Bulk Density, gm/cc - 2.3 to 2.35 ASTM C-20 -Water Absorption, % - 0.1 to 1.5 IS 4860-1968 Apparent Porosity, % -0.5 to 1.75 S 4860 Acid Solubility (H2SO4), Loss in Mass,% -0.1 to 1.8 ASTM C-279 Modulus of Rupture, PSI -2133 to 3555 ASTM C-67 Compressive Strength, Kg/cm2 - 700-900 IS 4860-1968 Abrasion Resistant , Volume in mm3 -69 to 85 EN 102 Surface Hardness, MOHS Scale - 7
PRODUCT DATA SHEET ACID RESISTANT BRICK Material : FIRECLAY Type Acid Resistant Brick Size (mm) : 230 (LENGTH) X 115 (WIDTH) X 100,76,65,50,40,38,30,25 (THICK) Specification : ASTM C279, ASTM C410, IS 4860-1982 DESCRIPTION : * We offer premium quality acid resistant bricks Red â?? Shale , tiles and special shapes. We also offer customized sizes as per clients' requirements. Our acid bricks comply with ASTM C279 Type-III, ASTM C410 Type H, L, and Indian Standard 4860 - 1982 Class-I for all applications where low absorption and high acid resistance is required. FEATURES OF ACID RESISTANT BRICK: * Excellent resistant against wide range of chemicals except hydrofluoric acid, high abrasion resistance, low wearing properties, High Thermal resistant to sudden change in temperature AREA OF APPLICATION: Chemical Analysis (Average) Acid and Alkali Storage Tank Farms Demineralization plants and Water treatment plants Chimney inside lining, FGD linings Towers and Columns Process Vessels and Tanks Sewerage Treatment Plants and Lines Industrial Flooring and Bund Areas Chimney and Flue Gas Linings Hoppers and Chutes SiO266.4 Al2 0324 TiO21.1 Fe2 O31.1 K2 O + Na2 O2.5 NOT RECOMMENDED: HF acid or other fluoride solutions - Heavy thermal shock Characteristic Fireclay Type Acid Resistant Brick - Test Standard Bulk Density, lbs/ft3 - 2.25 to 2.30 ASTM C-20 Water Absorption, % - 0.1 to 1.8 ASTM C-20 Apparent Porosity, % - 4.05 to 4.14 ASTM C-20 Acid Solubility (H2SO4), Loss in Mass,% - 6.1 to 6.8 ASTM C-279 Modulus of Rupture, Mpa - 14.6 ASTM C-67 Compressive Strength, PSI - 15500 to 17250 ASTM C-67 Abrasion Resistant , Volume in mm3 - 71 to 96 EN 102 Surface Hardness, MOHS Scale - 7 Thermal Conductivity, BTU-in/hr-ft-F - 6.94 to 7.12 ASTM C-236 Thermal Expansion Coefficient,in/in/Fx10-6 - 2.6 to 2.8 EN 103
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Technical Data Sheet Of Accoset-50 ALUMINA MORTAR (Test Certificate) General Properties A. Max service temperature - 1500 oC B. Maximum grain size - 0 - 1.5 mm C. Water required for mixing - 22 - 30% D. Setting - Airsetting E. Sintering Temp - 1550 oC Chemical Properties A. Al2O3 - 50.00% B. SiO2 - 31.00% c. Fe2O3 - 5.00% D. LOI - 7.00% Physical Properties A. Dry Density - kg / m3 B. CCS - 17 kg / cm2 after drying at 110C / 24 hr C. MOR - 20 kg / cm2 at 110 oC/ 24 hr 18 kg/cm2 at 800 C/ 3 hr Thermal Properties - A. Refractoriness ( Orton / C) - 31.5 orton cone/1699 oC Packaging - 25 - 50 kg bags Storage Life - 12 months Delivery State - Dry
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Calcined Bauxite: Calcined Bauxite is obtained by calcining (heating) superior grade Bauxite at high temperature (from 850 oC to 1600 oC). This removes moisture thereby increasing the alumina content. Compared to an alumina content of about 57 % to 58 % in raw Bauxite, Calcined Bauxite has an alumina content of 82 % to 86 %. The heating is carried out in rotary kilns. Calcination is done at different temperatures ranging from 850 oC to 1600 oC depending upon the customer’s application. We export Calcined Bauxite for various applications such as refractory bricks, abrasives, steel polishing, etc. We provide consistency in quality and availability of Calcined Bauxite at extremely competitive prices. Applications of Calcined Bauxite: Refractory Grade Calcined Bauxite (CB - I and CB - II Grade) : To make refractory grade, Bauxite is thermally treated at 1600 oC to produce Calcined Bauxite where the Alumina content is mostly above 82%. Brown Fused Alumina, Proppants and Road Surfacing : To make the above grades, Bauxite is thermally treated at 1000 oC - 1200 oC to produce Calcined Bauxite where the Alumina content is anywhere between 80-88% depending on the requirement. Minimum Order Quantity : 1 Containers
Raw Bauxite: Bauxite is a soft, whitish to reddish-brown rock consisting mainly of alumina-bearing hydroxides, oxides of iron, silicon and titanium with impurities of Ca, Mg, Cr, V, P, Ga and other elements. Raw Bauxite is a major source of aluminium. Basic alumina containing minerals of Bauxites are gibbsite Al(OH)3, Boehmite g-AlO(OH) and Diaspore a-AlO(OH). We are a major Raw Bauxite Exporter based in Maharashtra (India) and catering to the diverse demands of several middle and eastern Asian countries. About Raw Bauxite: The processing of Raw Bauxite is done at a number of alumina refineries in the world. Bauxite can be processed at a low-temperature autoclave digestion (145 oC to 155 oC). Raw Bauxite can be used also for sweetening stage and for non-autoclave digestion in agitators (105 oC). About 85% of bauxite mined worldwide is used to produce alumina for refining into Aluminium metal and the balance 15% is processed and value added to make its way to other uses like refractory, chemical, cement, abrasives, etc. Aluminium is possibly the most versatile product with applications in almost every industry. Since Bauxite is the primary source for Aluminium there will always be an ongoing promising demand for the same. Application & Uses of Bauxite: Raw Bauxite is successfully used for metallurgical grade alumina production besides applications in the cement industry, alumina chemical, steel, alum, energy industries, flame-retardants, etc. Bauxite is used in : - Aluminium - Cement - Chemical - Blast Furnaces - Iron/Steel Ladles, etc. Advantages of Artha Bauxite: Artha Mineral Resources has good sources for Gibbsitic Bauxite which requires low digestion temperature (145 oC -155 oC) making it more economical to process. Mines are also in close proximity to all-weather ports which makes it very convenient and cost effective to ship this material.
Fly Ash: Fly Ash is by product generated during combustion of coal, and comprises the fine particles that rise with the flue gases. Ash which is collected from the bottom is termed bottom ash. Fly ash is collected by electrostatic precipitators or other particle filtration equipment before the flue gases reach the chimneys of coal-fired power plants and together with bottom ash removed from the bottom of the furnace is in this case jointly known as coal ash. Depending upon the type of coal being used, the specification of Fly Ash varies considerably, but Fly Ash contains substantial amounts of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide (CaO), both being endemic ingredients in many coal-bearing rock strata. We are a reputed Fly Ash Exporter based in India and are supplying Fly Ash different cement, ready mix concrete, steel, refractories and construction industries. The Major Utilization Areas Of Fly Ash : - Manufacture of Portland Pozzolanic Cement & Performance improver in Ordinary Portland cement (OPC). - Part replacement of OPC in cement concrete. - High volume Fly Ash concrete. - Roller Compacted Concrete used for dam & pavement construction. - Manufacture of ash bricks and other building products. - Construction of road embankments, structural fills, low lying area development. - As a soil amender in agriculture and wasteland development. Types of Fly Ash: - According to the type of coal used fly is classified into two types. Anthracite and bituminous coal produces Fly Ash classified as class F. Class C Fly Ash is produced by burning lignite or sub-bituminous coal. Class C Fly Ash has self-cementing properties. - Class F and Class C Fly Ash are products of the combustion of coal in large power plants. Fly Ash is collected in electrostatic precipitators or baghouses, and then transferred to large silos for shipment. When needed, Fly Ash is classified by precise particle size requirements, thus assuring a uniform, quality product. - Class F Fly Ash is available in the largest quantities. Class F is generally low in lime, usually under 15 percent, and contains a greater combination of silica, alumina and iron (greater than 70 percent) than Class C Fly Ash. - Class C Fly Ash normally comes from coals which may produce an ash with higher lime content generally more than 15 percent often as high as 30 percent. Elevated CaO may give Class C unique self-hardening characteristics. Minimum Order Quantity : 1 container
Commodity: Synthetic Cryolite Formula: Na3AlF6 M.W.: 209.95 Properties: The product is a white crystalline powder or a sandy-size granularity, and a pinkish crystalline powder or a sandy-size granularity as well. Sp.gr.2.953.01g/cm3, melting point about 1000centigrade, specific heat 1.056j/gcentigradeat 18100centigrade. Its slightly soluble in water, but insoluble in anhydrous hydrogen fluoride. The content of its crystal water will be decreased while the increasing of the molecular ratio, therefore its loss on ignition will be also decreased while the increasing of the molecular ratio. After the paste of synthetic cryolite with different molecular ratio dehydrates, the loss on ignition at 800centigrade will appear 10.34%, 6.22% and 2.56% when the molecular ratio reaches 1.74, 2.14 and 2.63 reactively. Specifications: Appearance white powder F 52% min Al 12% min Na 33% max SiO2 0.36% max Fe2O3 0.08% max CaO 0.5% max P2O5 0.03% max SO4 0.6% max H2O 0.4% max Loss on ignition 2 % max Uses: Its mainly used as a flux in the aluminum smelting by fused-salt electrolysis; also an opalizer in the manufacture of enamel; an opacifier and auxiliary solvent of glass and enamel; an insecticide of crops; a flux in aluminum alloy casting; and in the production of ferrous alloy and effervescing steel; as well as a wear-resistant filler for resin and rubber-boned abrasive wheels. Packing & Storage: In plastic coating woven bags with plastic film inside, 25kg,40kgs, 50kgs or 1000kgs net each, or as the requirement of clients.Stored: in a cool , ventilated, dry place.
Kaolin: Kaolin uses are multiple and diverse. Kaolin are used as functional filler, extender, ceramic raw material and pigment because of its whiteness and fine particle size. Kaolin also hold importance as raw material in refractory applications, concrete, rubber and fiber glass manufacturing. We, as a Kaolin Exporter welcome any size of international orders from Middle East and other countries. Applications: Paper: Kaolin used as a coating pigment and as a filler to replace fiber. It possesses desirable optical properties. Concrete: Kaolin helps to improve strength and durability of concrete. When added to concrete mix, reacts with free lime released during cement hydration to produce additional cementitious material, resulting in an improved high performance concrete. Plastics : Kaolin is widely used as filler in the plastics industry because of its inert chemical nature and its unique size, shape and structure. Agriculture : It is used as a carrier and diluent in fertilizers, pesticides and related products. It is suitable as carrier because it aides the retention of the formulations on the plant. Rubber : It is commonly used as functional filler in rubber applications. While Kaolin improves overall performance for Rubber in general, different types of white pigment play specific roles in rubber application. Paint : Kaolin used as an extender in paints. It reduces the amount of expensive pigment such as Titanium Dioxide. It assists with desirable rheological properties that help maintain proper dispersion and provide bulk to the product. Ceramic : Kaolin improves whiteness and brightness of ceramic body. Good plasticity, good shrinkage, low water absorption and casting rate are also very important properties of kaolin.
Cmmdity: Aluminum Fluride (Aluminium fluride) ther name: Aluminum trifluride Frmula:AlF3 M.W.:83.98 Prperties: The prduct is a white needle crystal r pwder. SP. GR. 2.8823.13g/ cm3, sublimatin temp. 1272Celsiur scale.Its slightly sluble in water and greatly sluble in HF liquid. The chemical prperty fr the high density aluminum fluride is very steady, but that cntains certain crystal water will be decmpsed int Al23 at high temperature with HF being released. Specificatin: grade chemical cmpsitin % Physical character F Al N2 Fe2342- P25 LI Bulk dity g/cm3 AF-0 61.0 31.5 0.30 0.10 0.06 0.10 0.03 0.5 1.5 AF-1 60.0 31.0 0.40 0.30 0.10 0.6 0.04 1.0 1.3 AF-2 58.0 29.0 2.8 0.30 0.12 1.0 0.04 5.5 0.7 AF-3 58.0 29.0 2.8 0.35 0.12 1.0 0.04 5.5 0.7 Uses: Its mainly used as an adjusting agent fr electrlyte in aluminum smelting by fused salt electrlysis, als in ceramic glaze, catalyst and flux f nnferrus metal metallurgy etc. Brief Intrductin f the Prductin Technics In the Hydrgen Fluride Reacting Furnace which is heated utside, Vitril reacts with Flurite t create the Hydrgen Fluride Gas and Anhydrus Fluride Plaster by heating in the prcess f prducing Aluminum Fluride, then the Hydrgen Fluride Gas react with dry Aluminium Hydrxide in Fluidized Bed t create t Aluminum Fluride and water. Packaging packed in wven PP bags with plastic film inside. Each bag has net weight f 25kgs, 50kgs, 500kgs and 1000kgs.
* PHOSCAST Phoscast : Phosphate Bonded Castables * PURPOSE customers using FBC boilers (Particularly underbed feed FBC boilers) for the protection of inbed coils against erosion potential by applying highly abrasive resistant refractory on inbed coils above fuel feed system. BACKGROUND * Two of such actions are providing special alloy studs on inbed coils and applying highly abrasive resistant refractory on the outer bottom loops of inbed Coils which are above the fuel feed nozzles. * GANESHAS has taken number of approaches to identify the key factors affecting erosion rates with an objective to enhance the life of inbed tubes as well as implementing the corrective action to reduce the erosion rates. Phosphate coatings are often used to protect steel parts against rusting and other types of corrosion * Erosion of inbed coils in fluid bed combustor is unavoidable phenomenon however the rate of metal wastage and thus the life of tubes depends on various factors like ash & fuel properties, design of Combustor / feeding system, flue gas velocities operating conditions etc. It has been also observed that maximum erosion prone inbed coils are those which come above fuel feed nozzles and an area of approximately 1 to 1.5 mts around fuel feed systems are badly affected. APPLICATION Phoscast-90 XR can be applied by ramming with wooden mallet having adequately large head @" dia x 5" length x 10â?? Jong handle). The desired lining or repair thickness is built up in several courses while ramming the mass to uniform thickness. Phoscast refractory should never be trawled to obtain smooth surface; ramming only should finish surface. Any excess mass is to be sliced off with trowel edge and then finished by ramming again for bed coil. Tube application of AFBC boiler, the material pasty mass should be finger pressed into the studs of the tube with maximum force. Finish should be given by pressing the hand palm against material applied, using surgical type thin rubber hand gloves.
Ramming mass is commonly used in metallurgy, building materials, non-ferrous metal smelting, chemical, machinery and other manufacturing industries. Ramming mass is widely used in non-core intermediate frequency furnace and core induction furnace. As an intermediate frequency furnace ramming material, refractory ramming is applied to melt gray cast iron, nodular cast iron, malleable cast iron, vermicular cast iron, and cast alloy steel; to melt carbon steel, alloy steel, high manganese steel, tool steel, heat resistant steel, stainless steel, molten aluminum and its alloys; to melt red copper, brass, white brass, bronze and its alloys, etc. Induction furnaces are used for melting cast iron, mild steel and various alloy steels in foundries and making of steel in mini steel plants using sponge iron The refined high silicon, low iron quartz sand and quartz powder are selected and the fused quartz sand is added as the refractory material., with no slag, no crack, damp proof, convenience of repair, and the corrosion resistance, thus greatly improving the furnace service life span and the economic benefit.. Silica ramming mass can safely be used up to an operating temperature of 1600 deg C. Since it expands very little, it is superior to both alumina and magnesia refractories to resist thermal shocks Acid ramming material is the premixed ramming mass of the lining material. The acid ramming mass is used to smelt a series of metal materials such as ordinary steel and carbon steel. The lining practice best suited to a particular furnace depends upon the capacity and design of the furnace, operation practice adopted during making of a heat, and furnace output.
METHOD OF APPICATION: * Mastic compound application consist of two coats of. Primer ,Primer and followed by Mastic compound in recommended thickness, ranging from min. 12mm to 25mm in one or two layers to achieve desired thickness without any pin hole and crack. 1). Surface preparation and application of Primer: Refer application method of Primer. 2). After doing necessary surface preparation and application of primer coating, area to be installed with Mastic compound should be divided in to equal no. bays. To maintain even thickness required, place wooden or aluminum batten. Mastic compound is then broken in small pieces and put it in heating pan. While heating, keep material moving to avoid burning. It is heated until it comes in a uniform consistency and then applied on the surface and works it with wooden float, to achieve uniform thickness and smooth surface free from any pinholes. CHEMICAL RESISTANCE PROPERTIES: * Mastic compound has good resistance to weak, diluted acids, alkalis salts etc. It is not recommended to use against strong acids, oxidizing acid solvents, oil and fats STORAGE & PACKING: * Keep Mastic compound away from direct sunlight, heat solvents etc. Under this condition, its shelf life is unlimited. It is supplied in cake form and approx. wt. is 10 kgs. HEALTH & SAFETY: * Handle melted Mastic compound compound very carefully . Avoid contact with skin. It is advisable to wear protective wears at the time of use of Mastic compound and all other our products. This information, given in good faith, is based on results gained from experience and tests. However, all recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond our control.
APPLICATION OF SK-HB K-SILICATE MORTAR : * K-SILICATE is used for jointing Acid Resisting brick in construction of vessels in suited for construction of fume chambers and stacks handling hot, dry Acid fumes and vapors. It is also used for jointing chemical resisting stoneware pipes. K-SILICATE cement is good bedding material for Acid â?? Resisting bricks and tiles. The concrete surface needed protection should be dryed, clean and rough. The bricks or tiles will be set with K-SILICATE cement over concrete surface applied with a suitable an impermeable interliner. When Bedding and Jointing Materials are the same. On the treated surface bricks or tiles are bedded to a thickness of about 6 mm and tamp gently with a wooden piece till the paste squeezes out of joints. The paste that is squeezed out of the joint should be removed by trowel with good finishing. After the mortar of the joint is dryed treat the joints with 20% Hydrochloric Acid Solution by means of brush. A.R.lining should be always in contact with Acid and not with water. Concrete subtract like Floor, Wall, tanks and similar surface should be protected with a membrane of Bitrok Mastic or compound steel tanks should be protected with rubber or PVC subjected to chemical conditions and temperature of chemical media. The Brick lining is recommended over the protective layer of Bitrok Mastic. When Bedding and Jointing Materials are Different. Spread the silicate type mortar about 6 to 8 mm thick on the back of the tile or brick. Press the tile on the bed leaving required space for joints between tiles for bricks. After the bedding mortar is set, fill Mp the joints with specified cement.PRODUCT DATA SHEET FOR SK-HB ( K-SILICATE) MORTAR A general purpose cement for acid conditions Resistant to High & medium concentrations of most of the common organic and inorganic acids except Hydroflouric acid. Recommended where the concentration of the acid is high suitable for high temperature. Unsuited to aqueous solutions, alkaline conditions. PREPARATIONS OF MORTAR : * Measure 1 part by weight of K-SILICATE solution into a suitable mixing pan. * Add slowly and gradually 3 parts by weight K-SILICATE mortar and mix thoroughly to form a smooth mortar. * In hot season very large batches of mortar will become stiff quite rapidly therefore small batches, not exceeding 4 to 8 kgs. Will be prepared. * The cement mortar will be used before it starts setting.