Coke Oven Refractory Bricks – Silica, High Alumina & Fireclay Grades
May 22, 2026Chamber wall silica brick (JG-93), head zone high alumina, regenerator fireclay. Residual quartz <1%, thermal shock ≥30 cycles. Complete data.
1. Application Overview
Coke oven chambers, combustion chambers, regenerators, and coke-side heads operate under high temperature and frequent thermal cycling.
2. Working Conditions
Chamber/combustion chamber: 1200–1350°C
Coke-side head: drops from 1200°C to 500–600°C per push (severe thermal shock)
Regenerator: 600–1000°C, sulphate attack from coke oven gas
3. Recommended Materials & Grades
|
Zone |
Chinese Grade |
International Equivalent |
Critical Property |
|
Chamber wall |
JG-93 silica brick |
DIN silica |
Residual quartz ≤1%, cristobalite+tridymite ≥90% |
|
Coke-side head |
LZ-55 high alumina, sillimanite |
High alumina |
Water quench thermal shock ≥30 cycles |
|
Regenerator |
N-2a, GN-42 fireclay |
Fireclay |
RUL T₂ ≥1350°C, low iron |
|
Top |
Fireclay, andalusite |
Andalusite |
Refractoriness ≥1690°C |
4. Procurement Key Points
Silica bricks require cristobalite + tridymite ≥90%, residual quartz ≤1% (prevents cracking at 573°C).
Head zone bricks must pass 30 water quench cycles.
Regenerator fireclay must have low Fe₂O₃ to resist sulphate attack.
5. Supply & Quality Control
Silica bricks need 4–6 months lead time; confirm expansion curve matches oven design.
Request residual quartz report per batch.
Head zone: use monolithic shaped bricks to reduce joints.
6. Common Misconceptions
Myth: Use silica brick for coke-side head.
Fact: Silica has poor thermal shock resistance below 700°C; head requires high alumina or sillimanite.
Myth: Any fireclay works for regenerator.
Fact: Ordinary fireclay spalls quickly; use low-iron, sulphate-resistant grade.