Insulating Bricks

Mosconi has developed a full range of insulating bricks that fit to various technologies. They distinguish for their low density and fine porosity, that guarantee excellent insulating properties.

SUPER INSULATING BRICKS

Expanded perlite and selected clays are ceramic bonded by firing the bricks at approximately 900-1000°C. The resulting product is distinguished by very good mechanical properties and stability at increasing temperatures. All variants feature very sharp and strong edges.The bricks are available in a wide range of sizes and formats, as well as different finishes (Trimmed or Machined).

INSULATING FIRE BRICKS

The unique production process, the highest quality kaolins, and careful dosage guarantee a high-quality product with excellent insulating and technical characteristics.

Bricks family

  • SUPER INSULATING BRICKS
    ISOLMOS - Mosconi Bricks

    ISOLMOS 450
    Insulating Perlite Bricks

    Our first, best seller, bricks, suitable for a wide range of applications.

    • best thermal insulation
    • ligth weight
    • sharp and strong edges
    • stability in temperature
    Data sheet
  • SUPER INSULATING BRICKS
    AW - Mosconi Bricks

    AW 500
    Insulating Perlite Bricks

    Thanks to the special chemical composition, this grade presents an improved resistance to cryolite attack as well as to reducing atmosphere.

    • cryolite resistant
    • CO resistant
    Data sheet
  • INSULATING FIRE BRICKS
    ISOLMOS - Mosconi Bricks

    M 23      NEW!
    Insulating Bricks

    Low density and fine porosity for excellent insulation, combined with compact structure and good mechanical resistance. Free of cristobalite.

    • Low density, fine porosity
    • Low conductivity
    • Good CCS and RUL
    • Cristobalite free
    Data sheet
  • SUPER INSULATING BRICKS
    AB - Mosconi Bricks

    AB 45 50 55 60 70
    Insulating Perlite Bricks

    A wise mix of selected clays enables higher service temperatures as well as higher strength.

    • higher Tmax
    • higher CCS
    • Bricks dor Anode Backing Furnaces special shapes for anode backing furnaces
    Data sheet
  • SUPER INSULATING BRICKS
    ISOLMOS - Mosconi Bricks

    M 21
    Insulating Bricks

    The refractoriness of alumina combined with the low density, for excellent performances at high temperatures.

    • Tmax 1.150°C
    • optimized combination of thermo-mechanical properties
    Data sheet

See also

Sizes

Sizes / Finishing

Mosconi bricks are available in all international standard sizes, including slabs and special shapes..
Sizes / Finishing
 
Sizes

Packing / Shipping

Differents packing methods and materials are used according to the products and to the destination..
Packing / Shipping
 
Sizes

Insulating aggregate / Air-setting mortars

Perfect companion products for maximum performance.
Aggregate   Mortars
 

Comparision table

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ISOLMOS
450		 AW 500 AB-45 AB-50 AB-55 AB-60 AB-70 M-21 NEW
M-23
Classification
ISO 2245 : 2006 		85-L 85-L 90-L 90-L 95-L 100-L 100-L 110-L 130-L
Density
ISO 5016 : 1997 		Kg/m3 425 500 450 500 550 600 700 550 520
Max service temperature °C 900 900 950 950 1000 1050 1050 1150 1300
Cold crushing strenghth
ISO 8895 : 2006 		MPa 1.3 1.8 1.8 2.5 3.5 4.5 6.0 1.8 1.5
Permanent Linear Change
ISO 2477 : 2005
12h @ Temperature 		%
 
°C		 > -1.0
 
850		 > -1.0
 
850		 > -1.0
 
900		 -0.5
 
900		 -0.5
 
950		 -0.5
 
1000		 -0.5
 
1000		 -0.5
 
1100		 -0.2
 
1250
Thermal Conductivity
ASTM C 182-88:2009
Mean T. 200°C W/m°C 0.10 0.13 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.13 0.14
Mean T. 400°C 0.12 0.15 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.15 0.17
Mean T. 600°C 0.14 0.18 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.19 0.20
Mean T. 800°C         0.21 0.23 0.25 0.24 0.23
Mean T. 1000°C               0.30 0.27
Chemical Analysis
XRF
Si02 % 65.0 67.5 64.5 64.5 64.0 63.4 62.7 50.0 50.7
AI2O3 15.0 22.5 17.3 17.5 17.6 18.0 18.5 33.5 33.2
TiO2 0.5 1.1 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.2
Fe2O3 3.5 2.0 3.3 3.1 3.5 3.5 3.5 2.4 1.0
CaO 7.5 0.9 5.5 5.9 5.9 6.6 6.8 8.0 11.2
MgO 1.3 0.8 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.0 0.4
K2O 5.0 2.9 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 2.8 2.6
Na2O 1.1 1.4 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.2 1.2 1.2 0.5
P2O5 0.5 0.9 tr tr tr tr tr tr tr
Thermal Expansion
EN 821-1 : 1995
From 20°C to 750°C % 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5  
From 20°C to 1000°C                 0.59
Refractoriness
ISO 528 : 1983 		°C 1140 1400 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1320 1400
Refractoriness Under Load, T05
Load: 0.05 MPa
ISO 1893 : 2008 		°C 810 860 890 890 960 960 990 1060 1225
Total Porosity
ISO 5016 : 1997 		% 82 80 82 80 78 76 72 80 81
Dimensional Tolerances
(Standard squares)
Machined (all dimensions) mm ± 1.0 ± 1.0 ± 1.0 ± 1.0 ± 1.0 ± 1.0 ± 1.0 ± 1.0 ± 1.0
Trimmed (length) mm ± 2.0 ± 2.0 ± 2.0 ± 2.0 ± 2.0 ± 2.0 ± 2.0  
Trimmed (width) mm ± 2.0 ± 2.0 ± 2.0 ± 2.0 ± 2.0 ± 2.0 ± 2.0  
Trimmed (thickness) mm ± 1.5 ± 1.5 ± 1.5 ± 1.5 ± 1.5 ± 1.5 ± 1.5  
Color   reddish cream reddish reddish reddish reddish reddish reddish white
ISOLMOS
450		 AW 500 AB-45 AB-50 AB-55 AB-60 AB-70 M-21 M-23