CRUCIFORM® types
Type 2
Typical application
CRUCIFORM® Type 2 is 40mm thick to reinforce resistance to corrosion.
ER 55XX RX Type 2 is used in the middle and bottom part of the checker packing operating under reduced conditions and with high corrosion level in the condensation area.
Flue size: 130x130mm up to 170x170mm
| Shape | Weight |
|---|---|
| X shape: ER 55XX X2 | 18.5kg |
| T shape: ER 55XX T2 | 14kg |
| L shape: ER 55XX L2 | 10kg |
Type 3
Typical application
CRUCIFORM® Type 3 is 30mm thick with a high heat exchange surface.
ER 55XX RX Type 3 provide its best thermal performance when installed in the bottom part of the checker packing and is used in checker packing operating under reduced conditions.
Flue size: 140x140mm up to 180x180mm
| Shape | Weight |
|---|---|
| X shape: ER 55XX X3 | 19.5kg |
| T shape: ER 55XX T3 | 15kg |
| L shape: ER 55XX L3 | 11kg |
Type 4
Typical application
The unique corrugated shape of CRUCIFORM® Type 4 optimize the convection heat exchange for higher efficiency.
ER 55XX RX Type 4 is typically used in the middle part of the regenerator packings operating under reduced conditions.
Flue size: 140x140mm up to 180x180mm
| Shape | Weight |
|---|---|
| X shape: ER 55XX X4 | 20kg |
| T shape: ER 55XX T3 | 15kg |
| L shape: ER 55XX L3 | 11kg |
Chemical and physical properties
Microstructure
Typical chemical composition
Typical crystallographic analysis
Physical characteristics
| Description | International standards | British standards |
|---|---|---|
| Cold crushing strength | 80MPa | 11,603psi |
| Refractoriness under load of 2.105Pa | 1,750°C | 3,182°F |
| Typical bulk density | 2.9g/cm3 | 181pcf |
Instructions of use
Installation instructions
CRUCIFORM® Tutorial: How to install cruciform checkerpack
Storage
The electrofused spinel (MgAl2O4), ER 55XX RX solution must be stored in a dry environment protected from weather conditions.