This classification defines a group of classes for use by those producing or purchasing fireclay and high-alumina plastic refractories and ramming mixes. Each class is limited by PCE, or alumina content, or both. This classification is frequently used as a specification when the properties shown in Table 1 are the only items specified.

TABLE 1 Classification of Fireclay and High-Alumina Plastic Refractories and Ramming Mixes

^A NR = not required.

1. Scope

1.1 This classification covers fireclay and high-alumina plastic refractories and ramming mixes that can be pounded or rammed into place to form a monolithic structure. The terms “plastic” and“ ramming mix” are generally intended to describe the workability of the material. In this regard, plastics are considered to be materials having a workability index of more than 15 % in accordance with Test Method C 181, while ramming mixes generally have less than 15 % workability by the same procedure.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C24 Test Method for Pyrometric Cone Equivalent (PCE) of Fireclay and High Alumina Refractory Materials

C181 Test Method for Workability Index of Fireclay and High-Alumina Refractory Plastics

Keywords

classification; fireclay plastic refractories; fireclay ramming mixes; high-alumina plastic refractories; high-alumina ramming mixes; workability; Refractories (fireclay); Refractories (plastic); Refractories (ramming mixes); Classification (standards)--refractories; High-alumina plastic refractories;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 81.080 (Refractories)

Citing ASTM Standards

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