Using compound SiO₂(62-68)-MgO+CaO(29-39) in the protections of ceramics of steel company to replace the CaO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂ compound

This article describes the use of protective ceramic composed of SiO₂(62-68)-MgO + CaO(29-39) in the frontal region of the machines that inject mass refractory to stop racing pig iron and slag liquid in blast furnaces. The new protection model (prototype) showed a annual saving of approximately R$ 32,000.00 compared to the compound previously used CaO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂. Also had a lower toxicity, as it has in its morphology least amount of fiber. These fibers when inhaled cause damage to internal tissues of the lungs is harmful to health. There maintenance rates of production, since in all samples tested the new ceramic protection, the front part was preserved allowing the refractory mass injection quantity and pressure required for reconstitution of the length of the bore which removes iron and slag inside the high oven, allowing for a larger internal volume to produce more. The protection models were produced by Morganite-Brazil. The morphology and crystallographic characterization were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray diffraction, respectively. (author)