Production of Forsterite Refractories using Serpentine and Dunite as raw materials: Part III- Study of the suitability of indigenous bonding materials for use in the production of Forsterite refractories

Abstract

With a view to comparing the suitability of indigenous bonding materials for use in the production of indigenous bonding materials for use in the production of forsterite refractories, two samples of sulphite lye of specific gravity 1.40 and 1.05, and one sample of molasses were taken up for study. The crushing strength and bulk density of specimens made with different. It was found that the amount of bond and forming pressure to be used are inter-related. Sulphate lye of 1.40 specific gravity was found to have better bonding characteristics than the other two bonds studied. When this was used to the extent of 5 percent and with (10,000 p.s.i.) These conditions have been standardised for further work.