Candace Young/Norman Czuchra on thu 5 jan 06
Is there a test that I can perform locally to find the "k" rating of fire
brick. I have access to surplus fire brick from the USS Saratoga, CVA60,
appartently boiler brick. There are no markings on the brick, and wording
on the boxes was obliterated years ago.
I know I can dry it out and use it, but would feel safer knowing the "k"
rating.
Any incites would be appreciated.
Norm Czuchra
Candace Young Mailto:candace@bayriverpottery.com
Norm Czuchra Mailto:norm@bayriverpottery.com
(252) 745-4749
107 S. Water Street
PO Box 394
Bayboro, NC 28515
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earlk on thu 5 jan 06
On Thu, 2006-01-05 at 06:14 -0500, Candace Young/Norman Czuchra wrote:
> Is there a test that I can perform locally to find the "k" rating of fire
> brick.
weigh a few bricks. Take the average and compare
against what various manufacturer's specs give for
the weight of a brick. You may have to calculate the
density by dividing the volume by the weight.
This may not be exact but it may give you a hint.
earlk
bothell, wa, usa
Elizabeth Priddy on fri 6 jan 06
This sounds really reasonable. I would suggest that you
make sure they are completely dessicated before you
weigh, though. Moisture will throw off your weight.
a thing that is the same size, thickness, weight and
material should have he same k value.
earlk wrote:
On Thu, 2006-01-05 at 06:14 -0500, Candace Young/Norman Czuchra wrote:
> Is there a test that I can perform locally to find the "k" rating of fire
> brick.
weigh a few bricks. Take the average and compare
against what various manufacturer's specs give for
the weight of a brick. You may have to calculate the
density by dividing the volume by the weight.
This may not be exact but it may give you a hint.
earlk
Elizabeth Priddy
Beaufort, NC - USA
http://www.elizabethpriddy.com
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