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refractory brick

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refractory brick, brick that can withstand high temperatures; synonym for firebrick firebrick, brick that can withstand high temperatures, used to line flues, stacks, furnaces, and fireplaces. In general, such bricks have high melting points that range from about 2,800°F; (1.540°C;) for fireclay to 4,000°F; (2,200°C;) for silicon carbide.
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refractory brick
A brick capable of withstanding high temperatures.


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The steel is lined with refractory bricks from the inside.
In addition to its more traditional role in concrete demolition, a breaker (or hydraulic hammer) can also be used in the demolition of other hard material, like refractory brick, says Gary Hesseltine, vice president of marketing for Tramac Corp.
I declined the invite to descend the stack in a bucket and do a refractory brick assessment.
 
 
 
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