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Optimization of the hardening and drying process of non-cement refractory castables based on colloidal SiO2
Zbíral, Roman ; Koplík, Jan (referee) ; Švec, Jiří (advisor)
Thesis deals with drying and its effect on refractory materials based on materials with zero cement content. Heat-resistant materials prepared by the sol-gel method, i.e., a process where the input raw materials are first formed into a colloidal solution, in our case already prepared by the manufacturer, and then a gel is formed with gelation reagent. This sol must be poured into a mold before gelation processes start and gel mesh formation occur. These materials can have better mechanical properties and better firing possibilities than standard cement materials, and a shorter preparation time. These refractory materials will be examined from the point of view of drying result gel, but also with the effect of subsequent firing and mechanical properties. Samples of sol, aluminate cement, model and real mixture will be analyzed using thermal methods (DSC, TG, DTA and thermal microscope). XRD technique was used to determine content of crystalline phases.
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