Special refractories are designed for niche, high-demand applications where conventional refractory materials are insufficient due to extreme temperatures, abrasion, thermal conductivity requirements, or chemical exposure. Champion Ceramics offers a focused range of special refractories engineered for glass, ferro-alloy, steelmaking, and high-temperature industrial processes.
These products are formulated using high-purity raw materials and controlled manufacturing processes to deliver stable performance under severe thermal, mechanical, and chemical operating conditions.
Application-specific grades are available for heat transfer control, structural stability, and precise molten metal handling requirements.
Product Range
01
Silicon Carbide Bricks
High SiC content bricks designed for applications requiring excellent thermal conductivity, abrasion resistance, and high-temperature strength.
02
Zircon Bricks
Zircon and zircon-mullite based bricks developed for glass tank furnace applications requiring resistance to corrosion and thermal stability.
03
Casting Powder
Specialized powder used in continuous casting operations to control heat transfer and protect molten steel surfaces.
04
Nozzle Filling Compound
Free-flowing refractory compound formulated to prevent steel penetration and ensure smooth nozzle opening during casting start-up.
05
Tap Hole / Trough Mass
Application-specific refractory masses designed for tapping zones, offering resistance to erosion, thermal shock, and molten metal attack.
06
Mudgun Mass
Refractory mass developed for blast furnace tap hole closing operations, providing good adhesion and controlled setting behavior.
07
Bed Material Refractory
Durable refractory material used for support and protection in high-temperature industrial beds and furnace systems.
Key Performance Characteristics
Silicon carbide bricks with SiC content of 83%, delivering high abrasion resistance and thermal conductivity up to 14.7 W/m·K @1000°C
High mechanical strength with cold crushing strength up to 700 kg/cm² and hot modulus of rupture up to 175 kg/cm² @1350°C
High refractoriness with RUL values up to 1720°C for SiC bricks and 1650°C for zircon-based bricks
Zircon bricks with ZrO₂ content up to 62%, providing strong resistance to glass corrosion and chemical attack
Bulk density values up to 3.30 g/cc, ensuring structural stability in high-temperature glass furnace applications
