SILICA MOLDABLE  TYPE RS-SI 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ZIRCAR Silica Moldable Type RS-SI Moldable is a wet blanket that is a combination of high purity amorphous silica fibers and inorganic silica binder. The fibers are 6-9 um in diameter and are considered non-respirable. Upon drying, Type RS-SI Moldable becomes a rigid structure with useful properties to temperatures of 1100°C (2012°F).

Type RS-SI Moldable exhibits good wet handleability. It is easily cut with scissors or a knife and can be applied directly to equipment with complex contours. It can also be used to fabricate flat sheets or boards. Drying can be accomplished in an oven, with a hot air gun or torch, or by exposure to heat in the application. Drying results in a strong, rigid, low density shape that can be re-wet to restore the original moldability. Baking irreversibly removes the moldability, leaving Refractory Sheet Type RS-SI Moldable unaffected by moisture.

Type RS-SI Moldable exhibits excellent resistance to attack by most chemicals with the exception of caustics. It will tolerate all acids except hydrofluoric acid. It is not wet by molten aluminum . RS-SI Moldable is 100% organic free and contains no refractory ceramic fiber. It is readily machined to precision tolerances with conventional tooling.

SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS

  • Transport of Molten Non- Ferrous Metals

  • Trough and Launder Liners.

  • Furnace Repair

  • Furnace Door linings and Seals.

  • Expansion Joint Seals.

  • Glass Furnace Crown Insulation.

  • Insulation Wrap for High Temperature Process Piping.

  • High Temperature Gasketing.

  • High Temperature Kiln and Furnace Insulation.

  • Self Supporting Mold Wrap.

  • Fabrication into Rigid Silica Fiber Boards and Cylinders.

  • Useful where Refractory Ceramic Fibers Are Not Desired.

CHARACTERISTICS & PROPERTIES

Color

 White

Typical Composition, %

  

   SiO2

99+

   Organics

 None
Solids Content, as supplied, % 53

Density, dried, g/cc(pcf)

 0.64(40)
Fiber Diameter, microns 3 - 4

Maximum Use Temperature* C (F)

 1200(2192)

Melting Point, C (F)

 1698(3000)

Linear Shrinkage^, %

  

   as supplied to dry at 105°C(222°F)

 0 - 1
   24hrs. at 1010°C (1850°F) 5 - 7

* Maximum use temperature is dependent on variables such as stresses, both thermal and mechanical, and the chemical environment that the material experiences.
‡ Properties expressed perpendicular to thickness.

AVAILABILITY

Please call, fax or e-mail for pricing and availability.
Item # Description
HS50 RS-SI, 24" X 36" X 1/8"
HS51 RS-SI, 24" X 36" X 1/4"
HS52 RS-SI, 24" X 36" X 1/2"
HS53 RS-SI, 24" X 36" X 3/4"
HS54 RS-SI, 24" X 36" X 1"

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