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Vibro-cast

Crucibles are produced by vibration casting (Vibro-cast) when the required size or shape is un economic or impractical by the isopressing production method..

Benefits

  • Melt capacities in excess of 100 kg.
  • Complex shapes, e.g.. internal pouring siphon.

If the size you require is not listed please contact us and we will endeavour to fulfil your requirements.

The normal crucible mixes below can all be cast into different pre-cast shapes, including Teapot ladles.

Quality
Analysis / Wt. %
Physical Properties
Al2O3
SiO2
MgO
CaO
Fe2O3
Cr2O3
Na2O + K2O
Bulk Density /  g cm-3
Apparent Porosity
/ %
Coeff. Thermal Expansion / MK-1
Thermal Conductivity /  W m-1 K-1
Alumina AL97C
96.6
2.5
< 0.1
0.1
< 0.1
0.1
2.95
23.8
8.0
4.2
Alumina AL92C
92.1
7.2
< 0.1
0.1
< 0.1
0.1
2.84
21.5
7.8
2.3
Chrome-alumina CA93C
93.0
2.8
< 0.1
3.6
< 0.1
3.6
0.2
3.05
23.0
8.2
3.4
Sillimanite SL70C
70.6
27.1
< 0.1
0.1
0.7
0.2
3.05
23.0
8.2
3.4
Sillimanite SL63C
63.8
34.2
0.1
0.2
0.5
1.1
2.32
22.0
5.0
1.4
Sillimanite SL56C
56.5
41.1
0.1
0.1
0.7
1.4
2.32
20.0
4.8
1.2
Sillimaite SL47C
47.6
49.1
0.1
0.1
0.8
1.6
2.12
21.5
4.4
1.1

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