In the glass production industry, high - temperature corrosion has long been a thorny problem. The harsh high - temperature environment in glass melting furnaces can cause severe corrosion to furnace linings, leading to frequent replacement of refractory materials, production interruptions, and increased production costs. Moreover, the corrosion products may contaminate the glass liquid, affecting the quality of the final glass products. However, the fused α - β alumina brick TY - M emerges as an excellent solution to these problems.
The main component of the fused α - β alumina brick TY - M is Al₂O₃, with a content of over 94%. It is manufactured by fusing high - purity alumina in an electric furnace at 2000°C. This high - temperature melting process results in a dense crystal structure. Laboratory tests have shown that at temperatures below 1350°C, the corrosion rate of this brick is extremely low. For example, in a 100 - hour corrosion test at 1300°C, the weight loss of the fused α - β alumina brick TY - M was less than 0.5%, while traditional refractory materials had a weight loss of more than 5% under the same conditions.
Let's take a look at the advantages this product brings to glass production through a comparison before and after use:
Aspect | Before Using TY - M | After Using TY - M |
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Replacement Cost | High. Traditional refractory materials need to be replaced every 6 - 8 months due to severe corrosion. | Significantly reduced. The service life of the fused α - β alumina brick TY - M can reach 2 - 3 years, reducing the frequency and cost of replacement. |
Production Interruption | Frequent. Each replacement requires shutting down the furnace, causing production losses. | Rarely. The long service life of TY - M ensures continuous production and reduces production interruptions. |
Glass Liquid Pollution | Serious. Corrosion products from traditional materials contaminate the glass liquid, affecting product quality. | Almost none. The fused α - β alumina brick TY - M has strong corrosion resistance and hardly pollutes the glass liquid, improving the quality of glass products. |
Many glass manufacturers have already benefited from using the fused α - β alumina brick TY - M. For instance, a large - scale glass factory in the United States used to face high production costs and low product quality due to the corrosion of traditional refractory materials. After replacing with the fused α - β alumina brick TY - M, their production efficiency increased by 20% because of the reduced production interruptions. The quality of their glass products also improved significantly, with the defect rate dropping from 8% to 2%. At the same time, the annual cost of refractory material replacement was reduced by 60%.
If you are in the decision - making stage for glass production equipment and refractory materials, choosing the fused α - β alumina brick TY - M is a wise move. It can effectively solve the high - temperature corrosion problems in glass production, reduce costs, and improve production efficiency and product quality. Make the right choice now and let the fused α - β alumina brick TY - M drive your glass production towards high - efficiency development!