All Belden Chemical Resistant Floor Brick are manufactured to conform to or exceed ASTM C980, and available in Type I or Typee II. Minimum requirements regarding the ASTM C980 specification standards are listed in the table below.
Note: Total Chamfer (Ct) equals 2 x Ct is available in 1/16" increments only. Dimension lines designated as 'C' can be custom manufactured to the size specified by the designer for any chimney liner diameter desired. Dimension lines designated as 'L' can be custom manufactured to the size required up to and including 8"
Properties | TYPE I | TYPE II | Method of Test |
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Minimum Compressive Strenght Gross Area p.s.i. (average of 10 brick) | 8,500 | 10,000 | ASTM Designation C67, Section 10 |
Water Absorption Maximum % by 2 hr. Boiling Test (average of 10 brick) | 6.0 | 4.0 | ASTM Designation C20, Section 10 |
Maximum Average Weight Loss by H2SO4 Boil Test % | 20 | 12 | ASTM Designation C980 Section 6 |
Permissive Maximum Variation - Warpage Maximum Face and Diagonal Dimensions up to and incl. 9 1/2 in. (mm) | 1/8(3.0) | 1/8(3.0) | ASTM Designation C67 Section 12 |
Maximum Permissible Variations in Dimensions Between Largest and Smallest Brick in a Random Sampling of 10 Brick, % | ASTM Designation C67 Section 11 | ||
Height | 3 | 3 | |
Length | 5 | 5 | |
Width | 5 | 5 |
Typical Physical Properties of Belden Shale and Fireclay Acid Resistant Brick Products | ||||
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Property | Test Standard | Red Shale | Buff Fireclay | Reference |
Bulk Density, lbs./cu. ft. | ASTM C20 | 139-141 | 145-148 | PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.) |
Water Absorption % | ASTM C20 | 3.14-3.46 | 3.22-3.55 | PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.) |
Solubility in Sufuric acid. Loss in Mass % | ASTM C980 | 2.2-3.9 | 2.1-3.1 | PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.) |
Apparent Porosity % | ASTM C20 | 7.42-8.06 | 7.76-8.51 | PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.) |
Apparent Specific Gravity, grams/cc | ASTM C20 | 2.54-2.55 | 2.61-2.62 | PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.) |
Modulus of Rupture, p.s.i. | ASTM C67 | 1900-3560 | 2210-2600 | PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.) |
Compressive Strength, p.s.i. | ASTM C67 | 21,390-22,650 | 21,060-23,600 | PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.) |
Tensile Strength, p.s.i. | ASTM C1006 | 3195-3390 | 1675-3285 | PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.) |
Modulus of Elasticity, p.s.i. | ASTM C885 | 6.98-7.97x106 | 6.68-6.84x106 | PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.) |
Poisson's Ratio | - | .125-.193 | .125-.127 | PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.) |
Coefficient of Expansion, in/in/°Fx10-6 | - | 4-5.5 | 2-3.5 | Corrosion and Chemically Resistant Masonry(1) |
Thermal Conductivity BTU-in/hr.-ft.2-°F | ASTM C236 | 7-9 | 6-10 | Corrosion and Chemically Resistant Masonry(1) |
K Factor, BTU/sq. ft./in/hr. | ASTM C177 | 8 | 9 | Corrosion and Chemically Resistant Masonry(1) |
(1) Corrosion and Chemically Resistant Masonry Materials Handbook by Walter Lee Sheppard, Jr., P.E.B. Chem., M.S. C.C.R.M., Inc., 1986 The information provided above has been furnished as a general guide-line for the design of corrosion resistant construction. We cannot guarantee the data reported nor can we assume any liability in connection with its use. Please contact The Belden Brick Company for specific recommendations. |
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