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Effects of SiC Particle Size and Inorganic Binder on Heat Insulation of Fumed Silica-based Heat Insulation Plates

  • Jo, Hye Youn (Cermic Fiber and Composite Center, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology) ;
  • Oh, Su Jung (Cermic Fiber and Composite Center, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology) ;
  • Kim, Mi Na (Cermic Fiber and Composite Center, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology) ;
  • Lim, Hyung Mi (Cermic Fiber and Composite Center, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology) ;
  • Lee, Seung-Ho (Cermic Fiber and Composite Center, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology)
  • Received : 2016.05.27
  • Accepted : 2016.06.24
  • Published : 2016.07.31
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Abstract

Heat insulation plates of fumed silica were prepared by mixing fumed silica, SiC powder and chopped glass fiber by a high speed mixer followed by pressing of the mixture powder in a stainless steel mold of $100{\times}100mm$. Composition of the plates, particle size of SiC, and type of inorganic binder were varied for observation of their contribution to heat insulation of the plate. The plate was installed on the upper portion of an electric furnace the inside temperature of which was maintained at $400^{\circ}C$ and $600^{\circ}C$, for investigation of heat transfer through the plate from inside of the electric furnace to outside atmosphere. Surface temperatures were measured in real time using a thermographic camera. The particle size of SiC was varied in the range of $1.3{\sim}17.5{\mu}m$ and the insulation was found to be most excellent when SiC of $2.2{\mu}m$ was incorporated. When the size of SiC was smaller or larger than $2.2{\mu}m$, the heat insulation effect was decreased. Inorganic binders of alkali silicate and phosphate were tested and the phosphate was found to maintain the heat insulation property while increasing mechanical properties.

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