The Constitution and Microstructure of Silica Brick and Changes Involved

Herbert Insley, A. A. Klein

ISBN 10: 1528419030 / ISBN 13: 9781528419031

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the composition and microstructure of silica bricks and the changes they undergo when fired repeatedly at high temperatures. Historically, silica bricks have been integral to industries ranging from steelmaking to glass production, and their quality and durability are crucial. The author meticulously examines the different forms of silica - quartz, tridymite, and cristobalite - and their stability at varying temperatures. They reveal the role of lime as a flux to accelerate certain transformations while highlighting its minimal contribution to the brick's cohesion. Ultimately, the book elucidates the impact of these transformations on the brick's expansion, strength, and spalling tendency, providing valuable insights for both manufacturers and users of silica bricks. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Constitution and Microstructure of Silica Brick and Changes Involved
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528419030
• ISBN 13: 9781528419031
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geology

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Synopsis

Understand how silica brick works and how to judge their durability in high heat. This guide explains how quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite form and change in silica brick, and why that matters for expansion and strength in furnaces.

The text frames the practical rules of making and using silica brick, from raw materials to the final baked product. It shows how temperature and burn time influence mineral changes and why this affects performance, with a focus on expansion, strength, and spalling risk. The book also covers how lime acts as a flux and how interlocking crystals provide bonding, helping readers evaluate brick quality and predict long-term behavior.

• What three silica minerals dominate most bricks and how they form during burning


• How higher temperatures and longer burns shift composition toward cristobalite and tridymite


• Why expansion matters for furnace walls and how to minimize it


• Practical signs of quality in brick, including bonding and spalling tendencies

Ideal for readers of materials science and industrial ceramics who want a clear view of why silica brick changes with heat and how to assess their performance.