Abstract: A refractory formulation containing an anhydrous solvent, an oleophilic rheology modifier and a refractory aggregate exhibits non-thermoplastic behavior, and remains plastic and formable at temperatures in the range of 10 degrees Celsius to 180 degrees Celsius. The oleophilic rheology modifier may effectively bind with the solvent to create a gel-like structure with organic solvents with moderate to high polarity. A phyllosilicate clay that has been treated with a quaternary fatty acid amine may be used as the oleophilic rheology modifier.

Abstract: A refractory formulation containing an anhydrous solvent, an oleophilic rheology modifier and a refractory aggregate exhibits non-thermoplastic behavior, and remains plastic and formable at temperatures in the range of 10 degrees Celsius to 180 degrees Celsius. The oleophilic rheology modifier may effectively bind with the solvent to create a gel-like structure with organic solvents with moderate to high polarity. A phyllosilicate clay that has been treated with a quaternary fatty acid amine may be used as the oleophilic rheology modifier.

Abstract: A refractory formulation containing an anhydrous solvent, an oleophilic rheology modifier and a refractory aggregate exhibits non-thermoplastic behavior, and remains plastic and formable at temperatures in the range of 10 degrees Celsius to 180 degrees Celsius. The oleophilic rheology modifier may effectively bind with the solvent to create a gel-like structure with organic solvents with moderate to high polarity. A phyllosilicate clay that has been treated with a quaternary fatty acid amine may be used as the oleophilic rheology modifier.

Abstract: A refractory formulation containing an anhydrous solvent, an oleophilic rheology modifier and a refractory aggregate exhibits non-thermoplastic behavior, and remains plastic and formable at temperatures in the range of 10 degrees Celsius to 180 degrees Celsius. The oleophilic rheology modifier may effectively bind with the solvent to create a gel-like structure with organic solvents with moderate to high polarity. A phyllosilicate clay that has been treated with a quaternary fatty acid amine may be used as the oleophilic rheology modifier.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conveying dry material for a gunning application make use of a rotary air lock in communication with a material source and an inductor. The material is supplied through the rotary air lock to the inductor under a pressure greater than the outlet pressure of the inductor.

Abstract: A composition that when added to a dry material that is subsequently compacted, decreases the porosity of the resultant compacted material while improving the density and strength of the compacted material. The substantially dry composition comprises refractory aggregate coated with an organic compound. Preferably the coated aggregate has a size wherein at least 50% of the coated aggregate will pass a 100 mesh screen. Also disclosed is a method for making such a composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a phosphorous-containing organic binder compound for refractory ceramics, a process for the preparation of the binder compound, a pre-mixed, ready-to-use refractory/binder material having a long shelf-like, a method of using the pre-mixed refractory material, and a high strength refractory body produced from the pre-mixed refractory material.

Abstract: Satisfactory bonding of refractory aggregate is obtained by providing the aggregate with at least 5.0% by weight of free CaO of minus 200 mesh (Tyler Standard Sieve) particle size, adding a small amount of a lithium compound to the aggregate and heating to a temperature of about 450.degree. C. The modulus of rupture at room temperature of a brick made from dead burnt dolomite aggregate containing a fine fraction providing the finely divided CaO and the lithium compound additive and fired to 450.degree. C. is well above 400 psi and may be substantially equivalent to that of a brick made of the same aggregate without the lithium compound additive and fired to 1200.degree. C. The invention comprises the method of increasing the low temperature bonding strength of refractory aggregates, the unfired mixtures of the refractory aggregate containing the requisite CaO and the lithium compound with or without temporary liquid or solid binding agents, and the fired products made therefrom.