Composed of 94% forsterite and 6% fayalite, olivine is compatible with many other refractory materials under high-temperature furnace conditions. It can be used as a refractory up to 1650 deg C.
Origin
F & S Alloys And Minerals Corp, Pittsburgh, Usa
Journal Title
Ceramic Industry 141 7 1993 57-58
Sector
Refractories
Class
R 117