The Influences of Zirconia on the Properties of Magnesia Alumina Spinel Bricks

Abstract

Using alumina-rich MgAl2O4 spinel AR78 and 97 fused magnesite as raw materials, brine as the binder, magnesia alumina spinel bricks close to theoretical composition and spinel bricks with zirconia have been prepared. Then the influences of zirconia on the properties of MgAl2O4 spinel bricks are researched. The results show that: (1) After the addition of zirconia, the direct bonding structure formed between spinel and zirconia can strengthen matrix structure and promote sintering, so the structural properties, the alkali resistance performance and the creep property of MgAl2O4 spinel bricks are all improved. (2) The optimal addition of zirconia is 6%, with which the spinel bricks have well alkali resistance performance and creep property of which the final creep rate is -1.46% after creep experiment for 50h.