Mullite

Mullites (3Al2O3 • 2SiO2) are refractory oxide materials combining low thermal expansion, good mechanical strength and resilience at elevated temperatures. McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies LLC mullites are formulated to produce dense shapes, some in a glass matrix in order to yield maximum thermal shock resistance and good strength.

Grades Typical Uses Data Sheets
MV20 is a dense mullite in a glassy matrix formulated to offer a high quality economical insulating tubing for thermocouple applications. Insulators in oxidizing conditions for base and noble metal thermocouples used in conditions up to 1450°C.

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MV30 is an extremely versatile and economical material. Its workability allows an extensive range and flexibility in fabrication. It is well suited for the casting of special shapes. Thermocouple protection tubes, target and sight tubes, furnace muffles, diffusion liners, combustion tubes, radiant furnace tubes and kiln rollers.

Dimensional Tolerances:

MATERIAL
TO MAXIMUM OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF:
25.4mm (1")
114.3mm (4 1/2")
152.4mm (6")
228.6mm (9")
MULLITE
±5% or ±.65mm
±(0.025") min.
±3%
±4%
±5%
Standard camber tolerance is .794 mm (1/32")) per 305 mm (1 foot).
Standard strength tolerance is ±1.575 mm (1/16").
Tighter tolerances and non-catalog tolerances are provided by quotation.