A monolithic lining for 100-ton steelcasting ladles

Abstract

The monolithic lining of steelcasting ladles is produced with a sand-slinger both in the Soviet Union and elsewhere from materials which consist mainly of quartz sand [1, 2]. The composition of Soviet quartz sand is variable and its content of fusing agents in the form of alkali increases the wear of the rammed lining in operational service. In recent times ladle linings of a mix of quartzite and refractory clay have been used with good results [3].