Magnesia (deadburned)

Description
Is actually natural magnesite calcined (burned) at very high temperatures, resulting in a non-reactive magnesium oxide that does not hydrate or produce spontaneous heat. Produced in briquette form and shares similar characteristics to that of gravel in terms of size, appearance and handling. White, brown or grey in colour. Dry and dusty. Bulk density: 2,000 kg/m3Non-IMSBC Code information: used as manufacturing of refractory bricks; hence a refractory raw material.
Trade Names (Synonyms)
Dead-burned magnesia - deadburned magnesite, burnt magnesia - burnt magnesite - refractory magnesia - magnesium oxide MgO - magnesite, clinker - magnesia clinker - magnesia electro-fused.

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