PLASTECH® 85P
Product Data 02/10: 035A
Description: High-Alumina, Phosphate-Bonded, Plastic Refractory
Features: Bauxite based.
Excellent strength.
Outstanding slag resistance.
Good resistance to alkali attack.
Volume stability at high temperatures.
Extended shelf life of 9 months results in less waste, especially for large projects.
Stable workability, with less than 10% change in workability over shelf life.
Excellent pliability enables less time to install.
Available in Soft, Standard, and Firm consistencies.
Incorporates HWI PLUS technology and can be fast-fired.
Uses: Linings for incinerators and afterburners.
Aluminum contact applications, such as sidewalls and ramps.
Steel contact applications, such as ladles, bottoms, and lip rings.
Iron contact applications, such as ladles.
Metal contact applications for brass, bronze, and zinc.
Metal reheat furnaces.
Chemical Analysis: Approximate (Calcined Basis)
Silica (SiO2) 7.7%
Alumina (Al2O3) 84.0%
Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) 1.0%
Titania (TiO2) 2.3%
Lime (CaO) 0.2%
Magnesia (MgO) 0.3%
Alkalies (Na2O+K2O) 0.1%
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5) 4.4%
Physical Data (Typical)
Maximum Service Temperature 3100°F (1704°C)
Material Required 178 lb/ft3 (2.85 g/cm3)
Bulk Density lb/ft3 (g/cm3)
After 650°F (343°C) 160 (2.56)
After 2550°F (1400°C) 159 (2.55)
Modulus of Rupture lb/in.2 (MPa)
After 650°F (343°C) 2,000 (13.8)
After 2550°F (1400°C) 2,700 (18.6)
Hot Modulus of Rupture lb/in.2 (MPa)
At 2550°F (1400°C) 500 (3.4)
Cold Crushing Strength lb/in.2 (MPa)
After 650°F (343°C) 5,300 (36.5)
After 2550°F (1400°C) 8,200 (56.5)
Permanent Linear Change
After 650°F (343°C) -1.0%
From 650°F (343°C) to 2550°F (1400°C) +0.2%
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PLASTECH® 85P
Product Data
Abrasion Loss
After 1500°F (816°C) 5.5 cc
Thermal Conductivity Btu·in/hr·ft2·°F (W/m·°C)
At 800°F (425°C) 14.7 (2.12)
At 1200°F (650°C) 14.4 (2.08)
At 1600°F (870°C) 14.1 (2.03)
At 2000°F (1095°C) 14.5 (2.09)
Note: The data given above are based on averages of the results of a small number of test specimens made in the laboratory. Variation from the
above data may occur in individual tests and in large-scale plant production. The test data cannot be taken as minimum or maximum values
for specification purposes. ASTM test procedures used when applicable.
Mixing and Using Information
Material is supplied ready to use.
Heatup/Dryout Schedule
See HWI Dryout Schedule 6—PLUS Rated Plastics and Rams.
Installation Guidelines
See HWI Installation Guidelines P-1—Plastics.
Shelf Life (Under Proper Storage Conditions) 270 days
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