XeBOOST™ 46 RT

Fused cast

Void-free electrofused alumina-zirconia-silica (AZS) with 46% zirconia

Alumina-Zirconia-Silica (AZS) material combining high electrical resistivity and high corrosion resistance, mostly dedicated to sodalime and borosilicate glass furnaces.
XeBOOST™ 46 RT has a good castability for various shapes and sizes.

Typical application Chemical and physical properties Storage
Fused cast

XeBOOST™ , resistive AZS for high boosting or all electric furnace

Typical application

Having the highest electrical resistivity among the whole AZS range combined with a superior corrosion resistance, XeBOOST™  reinforce performances and reliability in a large range of application :

  • Electrode block for standard and high boost furnaces, hybrid and all-electric glass furnaces
  • Sidewall blocks, throat facer blocks, refining banks and weir walls
     

Chemical and physical properties

Microstructure

XeBOOST micrography

Typical chemical composition

 

Typical crystallographic analysis

 

Physical characteristics

DescriptionInternational standardsBritish standards
Refractoriness under load of 2.105 Pa (2kg/cm²)1,700°C3,092°F
Cold crushing strength≥350Mpa≥50,76psi
True specific gravity4.1g/cm3256pcf

Expansion curve

Expansion curve XeBOOST 46 RT
Expansion curve XeBOOST 46 RT

Thermal conductivity curve

XeBOOST™ Thermal Conductivity
XeBOOST™ Thermal Conductivity

Electrical resistivity curve

XeBOOST™ Electrical Resistivity
XeBOOST™ Electrical Resistivity

Storage

The void-free electrofused alumina-zirconia-silica (AZS) with 46% zirconia, XeBOOST™ 46 RT solution must be stored in a dry environment protected from weather conditions.

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