The Development of Fused Cast refractories

In 1927, Corhart was founded. It is a refractory company producing fused cast refractories. Raw materials are melted in an electric arc furnace and then casted in a mold, just like metal casting. The lining of the electric arc furnace is made of the same materials. The temperature is up to the requirements of refractory products, generally 1800-2500℃.

The first fused cast refractory is fused cast mullite refractory. It has been widely used in the sidewall of glass furnaces. Later zircon is added to the raw materials. The melting temperature is reduced and the slag resistance of the products is improved.

In 1952, fused cast magnesia chrome brick, a new fused cast product, was developed by Corhart. It is mainly used in the steel industry.

When producing fused cast refractories, the melt is casted into a mold with a large cap. The wall of the mold is made of refractory materials. When casting is finished, the mold wall is removed. Then the mold is put into insulation materials to reduce thermal shock to obtain crystals with uniform sizes and minimum gaps.

Fused cast refractory is larger than the standard bricks, so it is difficult to cast. Currently, fused cast products for sale are always cut from big blocks.

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