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Refractory mix composition and method of preparation

Assignee: Babcock and Wilcox Co
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Filing: 1978-10-13
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Granted: 1979-11-13
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Expires: 1998-10-13
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Abstract

Abstract The invention relates to an alumina based, phosphate bondable, dry refractory mix composition exhibiting an extended shelf life of up to eighteen months and longer. The mixture has the following preferred composition on a weight percentage basis: 40-70% sized tabular alumina, 15-35% calcined alumina, 2-10% hydrated alumina, 1-10% calcium aluminate cement and an acid ingredient such as 3 to 15 weight percent of an 115 percent concentration of polyphosphoric acid. The mix is prepared by a method which comprises the steps of formulating dry ingredients into a mixer, mixing the dry ingredients to a homogenous state, then adding a liquid acid ingredient to the mixture of dry ingredients, and subjecting the dry and acid ingredient mix to a high intensity mixing action for a predetermined period of time. The product is substantially dry to the touch.

Inventors

  • 👤 Thomas H. Fitzpatrick
  • 👤 James E. Williamson, Jr.
  • 👤 Walter H. Alexanderson

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 17:40
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B35/00; C04B35/01; C04B35/16; C04B35/18; C04B28/00; C04B28/34; C04B28/342; C04B28/346; C04B35/10; C04B35/101; C04B2111/00; C04B2111/00034; C04B2111/00086

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 155 words
A single package, dry refractory mix, which exhibits extended shelf life under conventional storage conditions and does not require an inhibitor, which sets upon the addition of water, and which exhibits high abrasion resistance when set, consisting essentially of: (a) 40 to 70 weight percent of an inert refractory aggregate, (b) 15 to 35 weight percent of an aluminous material selected from the group consisting of calcined alumina, calcined bauxite and kaolin calcine, (c) 2 to 10 weight percent hydrated alumina, (d) 1 to 10 weight percent calcium aluminate cement, and (e) 3 to 15 weight percent of 115 percent polyphosphoric acid; prepared by a process comprising the steps of introducing the dry ingredients into a mixer, mixing the dry ingredients, adding the acid ingredient to the mixture of dry ingredients, and subjecting the dry and acid ingredient mix to a high intensity mixing action for a predetermined period of time, not exceeding four minutes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 155 words
A single package, dry refractory mix, which exhibits extended shelf life under conventional storage conditions and does not require an inhibitor, which sets upon the addition of water, and which exhibits high abrasion resistance when set, consisting essentially of: (a) 40 to 70 weight percent of an inert refractory aggregate, (b) 15 to 35 weight percent of an aluminous material selected from the group consisting of calcined alumina, calcined bauxite and kaolin calcine, (c) 2 to 10 weight percent hydrated alumina, (d) 1 to 10 weight percent calcium aluminate cement, and (e) 3 to 15 weight percent of 115 percent polyphosphoric acid; prepared by a process comprising the steps of introducing the dry ingredients into a mixer, mixing the dry ingredients, adding the acid ingredient to the mixture of dry ingredients, and subjecting the dry and acid ingredient mix to a high intensity mixing action for a predetermined period of time, not exceeding four minutes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 170 words
A single package, dry refractory mix, which exhibits extended shelf life under conventional storage conditions and does not require an inhibitor, which sets upon the addition of water, and which exhibits high abrasion resistance when set, consisting essentially of (a) 40 to 70 weight percent of an inert refractory aggregate selected from the group consisting of tabular alumina, calcined bauxite, kaolin calcine and synthetic mullite, (b) 15 to 35 weight percent of an aluminous material selected from the group consisting of calcined alumina, calcined bauxite and kaolin calcine, (c) 2 to 10 weight percent hydrated alumina, (d) 1 to 10 weight percent calcium aluminate cement, and (e) 3 to 15 weight percent of 115 percent polyphosphoric acid; prepared by a process comprising the steps of introducing the dry ingredients into a mixer, mixing the dry ingredients, adding the acid ingredient to the mixture of dry ingredients, and subjecting the dry and acid ingredient mix to a high intensity mixing action for a predetermined period of time, not exceeding four minutes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 170 words
A single package, dry refractory mix, which exhibits extended shelf life under conventional storage conditions and does not require an inhibitor, which sets upon the addition of water, and which exhibits high abrasion resistance when set, consisting essentially of (a) 40 to 70 weight percent of an inert refractory aggregate selected from the group consisting of tabular alumina, calcined bauxite, kaolin calcine and synthetic mullite, (b) 15 to 35 weight percent of an aluminous material selected from the group consisting of calcined alumina, calcined bauxite and kaolin calcine, (c) 2 to 10 weight percent hydrated alumina, (d) 1 to 10 weight percent calcium aluminate cement, and (e) 3 to 15 weight percent of 115 percent polyphosphoric acid; prepared by a process comprising the steps of introducing the dry ingredients into a mixer, mixing the dry ingredients, adding the acid ingredient to the mixture of dry ingredients, and subjecting the dry and acid ingredient mix to a high intensity mixing action for a predetermined period of time, not exceeding four minutes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 157 words
A single package, dry refractory mix, which exhibits extended shelf life under conventional storage conditions and does not require an inhibitor, which sets upon the addition of water, and which exhibits high abrasion resistance when set, consisting essentially of: (a) 50 to 60 weight percent of an inert refractory aggregate, (b) 22 to 32 weight percent of an aluminous material selected from the group consisting of calcined alumina, calcined bauxite and kaolin calcine, (c) 2 to 6 weight percent of hydrated alumina, (d) 1 to 5 weight percent of calcium aluminate cement, and (e) 3 to 15 weight percent of 115 percent polyphosphoric acid; prepared by a process comprising the steps of introducing the dry ingredients into a mixer, mixing the dry ingredients, adding the acid ingredient to the mixture of dry ingregients, and subjecting the dry and acid ingredient mix to a high intensity mixing action for a predetermined period of time, not exceeding four minutes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 157 words
A single package, dry refractory mix, which exhibits extended shelf life under conventional storage conditions and does not require an inhibitor, which sets upon the addition of water, and which exhibits high abrasion resistance when set, consisting essentially of: (a) 50 to 60 weight percent of an inert refractory aggregate, (b) 22 to 32 weight percent of an aluminous material selected from the group consisting of calcined alumina, calcined bauxite and kaolin calcine, (c) 2 to 6 weight percent of hydrated alumina, (d) 1 to 5 weight percent of calcium aluminate cement, and (e) 3 to 15 weight percent of 115 percent polyphosphoric acid; prepared by a process comprising the steps of introducing the dry ingredients into a mixer, mixing the dry ingredients, adding the acid ingredient to the mixture of dry ingregients, and subjecting the dry and acid ingredient mix to a high intensity mixing action for a predetermined period of time, not exceeding four minutes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 172 words
A single package, dry refractory mix, which exhibits extended shelf life under conventional storage conditions and does not require an inhibitor, which sets upon the addition of water and which exhibits high abrasion resistance when set, consisting essentially of: (a) 50 to 60 weight percent of an inert refractory aggregate selected from the group consisting of tabular alumina, calcined bauxite, kaolin calcine and synthetic mullite, (b) 22 to 32 weight percent of an aluminous material selected from the group consisting of calcined alumina, calcined bauxite and kaolin calcine, (c) 2 to 6 weight percent of hydrated alumina, (d) 1 to 5 weight percent of calcium aluminate cement, and (e) 3 to 15 weight percent of 115 percent polyphosphoric acid; prepared by a process comprising the steps of introducing the dry ingredients into a mixer, mixing the dry ingredients, adding the acid ingredient to the mixture of dry ingredients, and subjecting the dry and acid ingredient mix to a high intensity mixing action for a predetermined period of time, not exceeding four minutes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 172 words
A single package, dry refractory mix, which exhibits extended shelf life under conventional storage conditions and does not require an inhibitor, which sets upon the addition of water and which exhibits high abrasion resistance when set, consisting essentially of: (a) 50 to 60 weight percent of an inert refractory aggregate selected from the group consisting of tabular alumina, calcined bauxite, kaolin calcine and synthetic mullite, (b) 22 to 32 weight percent of an aluminous material selected from the group consisting of calcined alumina, calcined bauxite and kaolin calcine, (c) 2 to 6 weight percent of hydrated alumina, (d) 1 to 5 weight percent of calcium aluminate cement, and (e) 3 to 15 weight percent of 115 percent polyphosphoric acid; prepared by a process comprising the steps of introducing the dry ingredients into a mixer, mixing the dry ingredients, adding the acid ingredient to the mixture of dry ingredients, and subjecting the dry and acid ingredient mix to a high intensity mixing action for a predetermined period of time, not exceeding four minutes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 24 words
The product of claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 wherein the predetermined period of time is between one minute and four minutes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 14 words
The product of claim 5 wherein the predetermined period of time is 2.5 minutes.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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US2852401A Cited
GB828749A Cited
FR2292682A2 Cited

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