Refractory Selection Guide for Copper Producers

By AZoM Editors

Table of Contents

Introduction
Refractory Materials for Copper Producers
     Silicon Carbide-Based Plastics
     Castables
     Gun mixes
     Ramming Mix
     Vitreous/Fused Silica
ANH Refractories

Introduction

ANH Refractories manufactures a complete line of refractories for use in copper production. Refractory products are offered in a range of brick and castable formulations that can withstand high temperatures and the adverse effects of slag. They meet the stringent demands of primary smelting, anode and secondary copper furnaces. Products for copper converters are also available.

In primary smelting vessels, direct-bonded chrome-magnesite refractories such as NARMAG HNF 27 and NARMAG HNF 31 are used. Anode furnaces require low porosity, low silica refractories. Top Blown Rotary Converter (TBRC) smelters require high purity, high strength, fused-grain refractories such as NARMAG FG. In these furnaces, alumina-chrome monolithic refractories such as phosphate-bonded JADEPAK 88P or other castables are used for areas that are difficult to brick.

Refractory Materials for Copper Producers

In the following sections silicon carbide refractories manufactured by ANH Refractories suited to use by copper producers are outlined. These products have been successfully used in the copper industry.

Silicon Carbide-Based Plastics

Product
SiC%
Al2O3 %
Comments
Greenpak 60 SiC
60.5
18.5
Air bonded
Greenpak 80 SiC
80.6
7.9
Air bonded
Eclipse 70P Adtech
70
20
Phosphate bonded

Castables

Product
SiC%
Al2O3 %
Comments
Thor AZSP Adtech
5
53
+21% ZrO2
Versaflow 70 CU Adetch
15
69
Copper Industry
D-Cast XZR 25 Castable
25
65
Copper Furnace Linings
Harmix CU
15
70
C.I. Induction Furnaces
Thor 30 Adtech
30
35
Vib / Shotcrete
Thor 60 Adtech
60
23
Vib / Shotcrete
Express S60
60
30
Free Flow
Greentec S70
63
21
Copper Industry
Versaflow Harbide 80
81
6
Copper Industry

Gun mixes

Product
SiC%
Al2O3 %
Thor 30 G Adtech
30
38
Greentec S65G
62
10
Narcogun SiC 80 AR
80
14

Ramming Mix

Ramming Mix
Cr2O3%
Al2O3 %
Comments
Jadepak 88P
8.5
88
Copper Industry

Vitreous/Fused Silica

Vitreous/Fused Silica
SiO2 %
Al2O3 %
Comments
Visil ES Castable
70
24
C.I. Inductor Boxes
Fusil Castable 820 I
66
28
C.I. Launders

ANH Refractories

ANH Refractories Europe is a member of the ANH Refractories family of companies headquartered in Pittsburgh, USA. 

ANH Refractories Europe is the primary contact for the European and Middle Eastern markets and is able to supply a comprehensive range of refractories for variety of applications.

Primary information source, ANH Refractories Europe

For more information on this source please visit ANH Refractories Europe.

Date Added: Apr 28, 2011 | Updated: May 9, 2011
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