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

Electrical conductivity
Thermal conductivity
Cost
Fusion point

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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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