RS-D Sheet Types

  Brooke Hamling   Sep 07, 2018     Comments Off on RS-D Sheet Types

General Info

ZIRCAR Refractory Sheet Type RS-D is a structural high-alumina product supplied in thin sheet form. It is composed of high purity alumina, reinforced with high-alumina ceramic fibers. Refractory Sheet Type RS-D is available in four types: two types of moldables, and two types of rigid sheets. They are as follows: 

TYPE RS-DA is a plastic highly moldable sheet ideally suited for forming custom geometries.

TYPE RS-DM Sheet is a moldable form of Type RS-D with a higher density than obtainable from Refractory Sheet Type RS-DA. Type RS-DM is ideally suited for fabricating complex shapes from a flat sheet product for use in metal clad electric band and strip heaters.

TYPES RS-DA & RS-DM can be readily cut with a knife or scissors. Joints can be made by wetting both surfaces with water (with a sponge or brush) and promptly pressing the two surfaces together. Thickness greater than 1/8″ can be made by laminating two or more sheets together in this manner.

Refractory Sheet Type RS-DD is suitable for die cutting or stamping of gaskets. It can be re-wet, made moldable, and handled like Type RS-DM.

Type RS-DR cuts and handles similar to Type RS-DD except it is slightly less compressible and more rigid. It has been fired so that it will remain rigid even when wet.

TYPE RS-DD is a rigid sheet that can be moistened with water to impart moldability. (see Rigid Materials)

TYPE RS-DR is a rigid pre-fired sheet that has been heat-treated to remove all organic binder and is stable to moisture attack. Refractory Sheet Type RS-DR is suited for use as a setter or barrier for use in the sintering of powder metal parts (see Rigid Materials).

Properties

 

Type DR DD DM DA
Form Rigid sheet Rigid sheet2,3 Moldable sheet1,3 Plastic moldable sheet1,3
Typical Composition, %        
     Al2O3

90(dry)

90(dry)

90(dry)

90(dry)

     SiO2

10(dry)

10(dry)

10(dry)

10(dry)

     Organics

nil

nil

<1

<1

Color

White

White

White

White

Density (as supplied), pcf

130

130

145

100

     after drying @ 100°C    

130

85

Thickness shrinkage,        
    on drying at 100°C, %    

10

25

Moisture, as supplied, %

2 (4)

(4)

20

40

Maximum Use Temp. * °C(°F)

1450 (2642)

1450 (2642)

1450 (2642)

1450 (2642)

Melting Point, °C(°F)

1815 (3300)

1815 (3300)

1815 (3300)

1815 (3300)

Specific Heat, BTU/lb °F

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Modulus of Rupture, psi,
    as supplied

3000

     
    after firing 8 hrs. @ 600°C      

490

Compressive Strength, psi        
    as supplied @ 5%     compression

10,000

     
    at 8% compression

20,000

     
    after firing 8 hrs. @ 600°C,        
    10% compression      

200

Firing Shrinkage, %        
    after 1 hr. @ 1000°C      

1

    after 4 hrs. @ 1000°C  

1

   
    after 4 hrs. @ 1200°C  

4

   
    after 24 hrs. @ 1200°C

5

5

   
    after 24 hrs. @ 1400°C  

8

   
    after 24 hrs. @ 1500°C  

10

   
Thermal Expansion, in/in°C  

7×10-6

   
Softening Point, °C  

775

   
Arc Resistance, sec.

360

     
Dielectric Strength, VPM

530

     
Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm  

5×107

   
Thermal Conductivity, BTU/hr °F/in  at mean temp. = 600°C(estimated)
  

4.5

   

3.8

1 Becomes rigid upon drying.
2 Can be made moldable with addition of 10-20 wt% H2O.
3 Can be made permanently rigid by heating to 300°C(570°F).
4 Depending on humidity.
* Maximum Use Temperature is dependent on variables such as stresses, both thermal and mechanical, and the chemical environment that the sheet product experiences. Contact ZIRCAR Sales Office for more information about the performance of these products in your application.

Composition

Refractory Sheet Type RS-DA and RS-DM are structural high purity alumina forms reinforced with high alumina fibers. Type RS-DA is a plastic highly moldable sheet ideally suited for forming custom geometries. Type RS-DM is highly moldable with a higher density than Type RS-DA and is ideally suited for fabricating complex shapes from a flat sheet, for use in metal clad electric band heaters and strip heaters.

Refractory Sheet Type RS-DD and RS-DR are structural high purity alumina forms reinforced with high alumina fibers. Type RS-DD is a rigid sheet that can be moistened with water to impart moldability. Type RS-DR is a rigid prefired sheet which has been heat treated to remove all organic binder and is stable to moisture attack. Type RS-DR is ideal for use as a setter or barrier in the sintering of powder metal parts. Type RS-DD is widely used by Hot Glass Artist as slumping and fusing molds due to its non sticking nature.

Instructions

 

SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS

 

  • ASBESTOS CEMENT BOARD REPLACEMENT

  • OVEN CONSTRUCTION

  • INDUCTION HEATING LINERS AND COIL FIXTURES

  • HIGH TEMPERATURE GASKETING

  • MOLDED SHAPES, TUBES, TRAYS, BOATS, ETC. FOR SINTERING AND HEAT-TREATING

  • HEATING ELEMENT SUPPORT

  • FIREPROOF STRUCTURAL INSULATION

  • NON-FERROUS METAL HANDLING, SPOUTS, TROUGHS, CASTING TIPS

  • BRAZING SEPARATORS AND FIXTURES

  • HOT FURNACE REPAIRS

PDF

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Other Information

AVAILABILITY

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Item # Description
JS01 RS-DA, 18″ X 24″ X .020
JS02 RS-DA, 18″ X 24″ X .040
JS03 RS-DA, 18″ X 24″ X .080
JS04 RS-DA, 18″ X 24″ X .120
JS05 RS-DA, 36″ X 48″ X .020
JS06 RS-DA, 36″ X 48″ X .040
JS07 RS-DA, 36″ X 48″ X .080
JS08 RS-DA, 36″ X 48″ X .120
JS20 RS-DM, 18″ X 24″ X .020
JS21 RS-DM, 18″ X 24″ X .040
JS22 RS-DM, 18″ X 24″ X .080
JS23 RS-DM, 18″ X 24″ X .120
JS24 RS-DM, 36″ X 48″ X .020
JS25 RS-DM, 36″ X 48″ X .040
JS26 RS-DM, 36″ X 48″ X .080
JS27 RS-DM, 36″ X 48″ X .120
JS50 RS-DD, 18″ X 24″ X .020
JS51 RS-DD, 18″ X 24″ X .040
JS52 RS-DD, 18″ X 24″ X .080
JS53 RS-DD, 18″ X 24″ X .120
JS54 RS-DD, 36″ X 48″ X .020
JS55 RS-DD, 36″ X 48″ X .040
JS56 RS-DD, 36″ X 48″ X .080
JS57 RS-DD, 36″ X 48″ X .120
JS70 RS-DR, 18″ X 24″ X .020
JS71 RS-DR, 18″ X 24″ X .040
JS72 RS-DR, 18″ X 24″ X .080
JS73 RS-DR, 18″ X 24″ X .120
JS74 RS-DR, 36″ X 48″ X .020
JS75 RS-DR, 36″ X 48″ X .040
JS76 RS-DR, 36″ X 48″ X .080
JS77 RS-DR, 36″ X 48″ X .120

 

 

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION AND ARE SUBJECT TO ZIRCAR REFRACTORY COMPOSITES, INC. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. FLORIDA, NY AND ARE IN U.S. DOLLARS.

CUSTOM BOARDS AND SHAPES
 Our manufacturing process and machining capabilities allow a wide variety of shapes to be made. Please contact us with your special requirements.

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