Refractory Technology
Carborundum used for making crucibles for melting non-ferrous metals is chemically

Zirconium sulphate
Crystalline magnesia
Silicon nitride
Silicon carbide

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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
Fireclay refractories

Shrink during firing
Combine with salts (e.g. chlorides sulphates etc.) & bases (e.g. lime, magnesia etc.) forming fusible aluminates silicates etc
Are not resistant to the action of basic slags
All of these

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