Magnesia Brick

ZINFON Magnesia Series Refractory Bricks

 

The factory is located in Dashiqiao, Yingkou, known as China's Magnesium Capital.

It boasts unique resource advantages and takes full advantage of the development momentum of the refractory material industrial cluster in this magnesium hub.

 

Our products are widely used in industries such as steel, metallurgy, building materials, non-ferrous metals, electric power, machinery, light industry, petroleum, chemical engineering, and others, providing high-quality solutions for various high-temperature industrial processes.

 

The company has two modern ultra-high-temperature tunnel kiln production workshops (each 120 meters long) in operation, along with a fully automated raw material crushing and processing workshop. With a workforce of over 100 employees, we achieve an annual output of 100,000 tons of various refractory materials.

 

These products are exported to countries in Asia, such as Vietnam, the United States, South Korea, and Russia, as well as regions across Africa, Europe, Oceania, and North and South America.

 

 

  • Magnesia Refractory Brick
    Applied to linings of steel reheating furnaces, electric arc furnaces, lime kilns and non-ferrous smelting furnaces.

    ●  MgO:89%-98%
    ●  Great alkaline slag resistance...
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  • Magnesia Carbon Brick
    Magnesia-carbon bricks are carbon-bonded basic bricks prepared from magnesia, carbon raw materials, organic binders and additives through mixing, high-pressure forming and low-temperature...
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  • Magneisa Forsterite Brick
    Magnesia Forsterite Refractory Bricks (Forsterite Refractory Bricks) are alkaline refractory materials with magnesium olivine (2MgO·SiO₂) as the main mineral component. They are widely used in...
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  • Magnesia Iron Spinel Brick
    Specifically Engineered for Cement Kiln Burning Zones.

    ●  Chrome-Free, Eco-Friendly Composition.
    ●  Outstanding Thermal Shock Stability.
    ●  Promotes...
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  • Alumina Magnesia Carbon Brick
    Alumina-magnesia-carbon bricks are refractory products made from premium high-alumina bauxite or corundum sand, magnesia, and flake graphite.

    ●  Strong corrosion resistance....
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  • Magnesia Zirconia Brick
    While magnesia bricks are widely used, they have inherent weakness, such as a high thermal expansion coefficient, poor thermal shock resistance, susceptibility to moisture absorption, deep...
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  • Magnesia Alumina Spinel Brick
    Magnesia alumina spinel brick is a basic refractory material. Its main crystalline phases are periclase and magnesia alumina spinel. It is widely used in cement rotary kilns.

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  • Dolomite Brick
    Alkaline refractory materials
    Possesses excellent resistance to alkaline slag erosion and high refractoriness
    Widely used in high-temperature industrial kilns and furnaces
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  • Pitch Impregnated Doloma Brick
    Pitch Impregnated Doloma Brick is sintered doloma brick vacuum impregnated with coal tar pitch. It features high hot strength, low open porosity, strong resistance to slag penetration and good...
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  • Pitch Impregnated Magnesia Brick
    Pitch Impregnated Magnesia Brick is tar pitch impregnated magnesia brick. Low porosity, excellent slag resistance for steelmaking furnaces.
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  • Unburned Magnesia Dolomite Brick
    Good basic slag resistance for steel ladle and refining furnace, moisture-proof storage required.
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  • High-purity Magnesia Alumina Spinel Brick
    Good thermal shock stability and alkali resistance, ideal for cement rotary kiln lining.
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Types of Zinfon Magnesia Refractory Bricks

 

| Magnesia Alumina Spinel Brick

 

Its main advantage lies in the seamless integration of the excellent alkali resistance of magnesia with the strong thermal shock and spalling resistance of the spinel phase. Additionally, it offers high resistance to slag corrosion and penetration, along with exceptional high-temperature stability.

 

Magnesia Alumina Spinel Brick

Magnesia Iron Spinel Brick

Magnesia Alumina Chrome Spinel Brick

 

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| Magnesia Chrome Brick

 

It features excellent slag corrosion resistance, high-temperature stability, and good thermal shock resistance. It is mainly used as a lining material for steelmaking converters, electric-arc furnaces, and non-ferrous metal smelting furnaces (e.g., copper-nickel flash smelting furnaces). It also serves as a key lining brick for the burning zone and transition zone of cement rotary kilns and can be applied to the regenerators of glass melting furnaces, as well as other similar facilities.

 

 Fused Magnesia Chrome Brick

 Regular Bonded Magnesia Chrome Brick

 Direct-Bonded Magnesia Chrome Brick

 Semi-Rebonded Magnesia Chrome Brick

 

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 | Other Magnesia Brick

 

Other magnesia-series refractory bricks include:

 

 Magnesia Carbon Brick

 Dolomite Brick

 Magneisa Forsterite Brick

 Magnesia Refractory Brick

 Alumina Magnesia Carbon Brick

 Magnesia Zirconia Brick

 

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Production Process of Zinfon Magnesia Refractory Brick

 

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Shape and Size of General-Purpose Refractory Bricks

 

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Main Characteristics of Magnesia-Series Refractory Bricks

 

 

Magnesia-series refractory bricks are refractory materials made primarily from magnesite (MgO), or combined with components such as alumina, chrome ore, carbon, and spinel. Their core properties center on high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and structural stability, which are elaborated as follows:

 

1.Ultra-high refractoriness

Magnesite has a melting point as high as 2800℃, so the refractoriness of magnesia-series refractory bricks is generally ≥2000℃. These bricks can operate stably for long periods under high-temperature conditions above 1600℃, making them suitable for extreme high-temperature equipment such as steelmaking converters and cement rotary kilns.

 

2.Excellent resistance to alkaline slag corrosion

MgO is a strongly alkaline oxide that can react with components in alkaline slag to form stable, high-melting-point compounds. It effectively resists the corrosion and penetration of alkaline slag in the metallurgical and building materials industries and is the preferred refractory brick type for alkaline working conditions.

 

3.Good high-temperature mechanical properties

Magnesia-series bricks are not prone to softening or deformation at high temperatures, with a cold crushing strength ranging from 60 to 120 MPa. Some high-end brick types (such as direct-bonded magnesia-chrome bricks and magnesia-alumina spinel bricks) also exhibit excellent spalling resistance, allowing them to withstand thermal shocks caused by temperature fluctuations.

 

4.Strong adaptability of formulations and processes

The performance of these bricks can be adjusted by incorporating different auxiliary materials (such as alumina, chrome ore, graphite, and spinel):

Adding graphite enhances thermal shock resistance and slag resistance, producing magnesia-carbon bricks suitable for converters and ladles.

Adding alumina forms magnesia-alumina spinel, improving spalling resistance for applications in the burning zone of cement kilns.

Adding chrome ore strengthens corrosion resistance, producing magnesia-chrome bricks used in non-ferrous metal smelting furnaces.

 

5.Wide range of applicable working conditions

These bricks can withstand not only pure alkaline working conditions but also adapt to acid-alkali composite corrosive environments through component adjustment. They are widely used in various high-temperature industries, including steel, metallurgy, building materials, non-ferrous metals, and chemical engineering.

 

Application of Magnesia Brick

 

Magnesia-series refractory bricks are tailored to diverse high-temperature and corrosive working conditions through formula and process adjustments. Their common applications span the following core industries:

 

Iron and Steel Industry

Converter & Electric Furnace Linings: High-purity magnesia bricks and direct-bonded magnesia-chrome bricks are used to resist the erosion of high-temperature molten steel and alkaline slag.

Ladle & Tundish Linings: Magnesia-carbon bricks and magnesia-alumina spinel bricks are adopted for their excellent thermal shock resistance and slag penetration resistance, ensuring the stability of molten steel quality.

 

Building Materials Industry

Cement Rotary Kiln: Magnesia-iron spinel bricks and magnesia-alumina spinel bricks are applied to the burning zone and transition zone, withstanding the chemical corrosion of cement clinker and high-temperature mechanical wear.

Glass Melting Furnace: Fused magnesia-chrome bricks are used in regenerators and checker chambers, adapting to the erosion of molten glass and high-temperature flue gas.

 

Non-Ferrous Metal Smelting Industry

Copper and Aluminum Smelting Furnaces: Magnesia-chrome bricks and magnesia-alumina chrome spinel bricks are used for the linings of reverberatory furnaces and flash furnaces, resisting the corrosion of complex non-ferrous smelting slags.

 

Chemical & Environmental Protection Industry

Chemical Kilns & Waste Incinerators: Magnesia-zirconia bricks and semi-rebonded magnesia-chrome bricks are selected to cope with the erosion of acidic, alkaline, and chlorine-containing corrosive media.

 

Power Industry

Boiler Furnace Walls & High-Temperature Ducts: Lightweight magnesia bricks are used for heat insulation and fire resistance, balancing high-temperature stability and thermal insulation performance.

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FAQ

Q: What are the main properties of magnesia bricks?

A: They feature high thermal shock resistance, excellent mechanical strength at high temperatures, and good resistance to chemical attack, especially from basic slags.

Q: Can magnesia bricks be customized for specific applications?

A: Yes, manufacturers can adjust the composition and manufacturing process to tailor the bricks' properties for specific applications, such as increasing thermal conductivity or enhancing slag resistance.

Q: What is the typical operating temperature range for magnesia bricks?

A: Magnesia bricks can operate effectively at temperatures up to around 2000°C, making them suitable for high-temperature industrial processes.

Q: How do magnesia bricks compare to alumina bricks?

A: Both have high temperature resistance, but magnesia bricks are more resistant to certain types of slag and have higher alkaline resistance compared to alumina bricks.

Q: Can magnesia bricks be recycled?

A: Yes, under certain conditions, used magnesia bricks can be crushed, screened, and reused as raw materials in new bricks, reducing waste and resource consumption.

Q: What are the common shapes of magnesia bricks?

A: They are typically rectangular or square in shape, but can also be custom-made to fit specific furnace designs and requirements.

Q: How long do magnesia bricks last in service?

A: Lifespan varies significantly based on usage conditions but can range from a few months to several years in less demanding applications.

Q: What is the difference between dead-burned magnesia bricks and chemically bonded bricks?

A: Dead-burned magnesia bricks are made by sintering magnesite at high temperatures, while chemically bonded bricks use binders to achieve their structure, which might offer different performance characteristics.

Q: Are magnesia bricks suitable for acidic environments?

A: In general, they are more resistant to basic slags and environments than acidic ones, but special formulations can provide some resistance to acidic conditions.

Q: Can magnesia bricks be used in small-scale applications?

A: Yes, though they are more commonly associated with large industrial installations, they can be scaled down for smaller applications requiring high temperature resistance.

Q: What are the safety precautions when handling magnesia bricks?

A: Adequate dust control is necessary since magnesium oxide dust can cause respiratory irritation. Always use appropriate PPE and follow safe handling practices.

Q: Why C is used in magnesia refractory?

A: The primary source of carbon in magnesia-carbon refractories is graphite, which offers many advantages in refractory applications. It has a high melting point and improves the corrosion resistance of the refractory, mainly due to its lower wettability by metal and slag.

Q: Why is magnesia used in bricks?

A: Composition: Magnesia chrome bricks are primarily composed of magnesia and chrome oxide. The magnesia provides high-temperature resistance, while the chrome oxide enhances the brick's corrosion and erosion resistance. High-temperature resistance: Magnesia chrome bricks are capable of withstanding high temperatures.

Q: How do magnesia bricks compare to silicon carbide bricks?

A: Silicon carbide bricks offer high thermal conductivity and durability, making them competitive in certain applications, but magnesia bricks have better resistance to specific slags and high-temperature stability.

Q: What is the use of magnesia in brick?

A: Magnesia: A small quantity of magnesia in brick earth imparts a yellow tint to the bricks and decreases shrinkage. But excess magnesia leads to the decay of bricks.

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