Three Key Points to Differentiate Fused Magnesia and Large Crystal Fused Magnesia

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Fused Magnesia and Large Crystal Fused Magnesia are both high-performance magnesia refractory materials with extensive industrial applications. However, they differ significantly in raw materials, preparation processes, chemical and physical properties, and application fields.

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1 1. Raw Material Sources and Preparation Processes
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4 2. Comparison of Chemical and Physical Properties
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6 Large Crystal Fused Magnesia
7 3. Application Fields and Suitable Scenarios
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1. Raw Material Sources and Preparation Processes

  • Fused Magnesia Sand: Made from magnesite ore containing more than 47% magnesium, directly melted. This process ensures high purity and stable chemical composition.
  • Large Crystal Fused Magnesia Sand: Made from light-burned magnesia powder containing 91%-92% magnesium, melted in an electric arc furnace to produce large crystal forms. This process results in larger, denser crystalline grains.

Magnesite ore

Light-burned magnesia powde

2. Comparison of Chemical and Physical Properties

  • Fused Magnesia: Features high purity, large crystal grains, dense structure, strong slag resistance, good thermal shock stability, stable chemical properties, high compressive strength, strong insulation performance, erosion resistance, and corrosion resistance. Suitable for refractory needs in high-temperature environments.
  • Large Crystal Fused Magnesia: In addition to the characteristics of fused magnesia, its large crystalline form provides superior high-temperature flexural strength, thermal conductivity, and insulation performance.

Fused Magnesia

Large Crystal Fused Magnesia

3. Application Fields and Suitable Scenarios

    • Fused Magnesia: Mainly used for making special refractory bricks such as magnesia bricks, magnesia-carbon bricks, and magnesia-chrome bricks, as well as monolithic refractories like dry spraying materials and ramming materials. Widely used in metallurgy, building materials, light industry, and furnace linings.
    • Large Crystal Fused Magnesia: In addition to the applications of fused magnesia, it is also suitable for refractory materials for steelmaking furnace linings, refractory bricks, monolithic refractories, and as a filler for making thermocouples and thermal insulation materials, ceramic raw materials, sintering aids, defense, medical devices, and other fields.

Both fused magnesia and large crystal fused magnesia are high-performance magnesia refractory materials. However, due to differences in raw material sources, preparation processes, and chemical and physical properties, the choice of refractory material should be based on project requirements, environmental conditions, and performance needs to provide the best support and assurance for project success and durability.

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