The refractory brick which has good thermal shock resistance at high temperature but cracks on cooling below 400°C is__________________?

Correct answer: C. Silica

  • A. Magnesite
  • B. Chrome
  • C. Silica
  • D. Fireclay

Explanation

Silica refractories resist thermal shock at high temperature but undergo a volume change during the quartz-to-cristobalite transformation on cooling, causing cracking below about 400°C.

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