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BELDEN CHEMICAL RESISTANT BRICK.

All Belden chemical resistant brick are manufactured to conform to or exceed ASTM C-279, and are available in either Type I or Type II. Minimum requirements regarding the ASTM C-279 specification standards are shown in the following table:
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BELDEN SHALE & FIRE CLAY CHEMICAL RESISTANT BRICK
Property Test Standard Red Shale Buff Fire Clay Reference
Bulk Density, lbs./cu.ft ASTM C-20-XX 139-141 145-148 PSI (Professional Services Industries, Inc.)
Water Absorption, % ASTM C-20-XX 3.14-3.46 3.22-3.55 " "
Solubility in Sulfuric Acid. Loss in Mass, % ASTM C-279-XX 2.2-3.9 2.1-3.1 " "
Apparent Porosity, % ASTM C-20-XX 7.42-8.06 7.76-8.51 " "
Apparant Specific Gravity, Grams/CC ASTM C-20-XX 2.54-2.55 2.61-2.62 " "
Modulus of Rupture, PSI ASTM C-67-XX 1900-3560 2210-2600 " "
Compressive Strength, PSI ASTM C-67-XX 21,390-22,650 21,060-23,600 " "
Tensile Strength, PSI ASTM C-1006-XX 3195-3390 1675-3285 " "
Modulus of Elasticity, PSI ASTM C-885-XX 6.98-7.97 x 10-6 6.68-6.84 x 10-6 " "
Poisson's Ratio --- .125-.193 .125-.127 " "
Coefficient of Expansion, in/in/°Fx10-6 --- 4-5.5 2-3.5 Corrosion and Chemically Resistant Masonry (1)
Thermal Conductivity, BTU-in/hr.-ft.2-°F ASTM C-236-XX 7-9 6-10 " "
K Factor, BTU/sq.ft./in./hr. ASTM C-177-XX 8 9 " "
(1) Corrosion and Chemically Resistant Masonry Materials handbook by
Walter Lee Sheppard, Jr., P.E.B. Chem., M.S.C.C.R.M., Inc. 1988



Please Note: The information given in this reference table should be used as a guide only. No guarantee is made nor can we assume any liability in connection with the use of this information. Please contact The Belden Brick Company for specific recommendations.

Mortar manufacturers should be consulted for their recommendations in connection with chemical resistant brick construction. For names and addresses of mortar manufacturers, please contact The Belden Brick Company, P.O. Box 20910, Canton, OH 44701-0910

NOTE: ASTM standard to fit current year (with the last number being the year of the last update)

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
Designation Modulus of Rupture (Brick or Tile Flatwise) min.PSI (MPa) Water Absorption Maximum % by 2 hr. Boiling Test H2SO4 Solubility Maximum % Weight Loss
  Average of 5

Brick or Tile
Low Individual
Average of 5

Brick or Tile
High Individual
Average of 5

Brick or Tile
TYPE I 1250 (8.6) 1000 (6.9) 6.0  7.0 20
TYPE II 1250 (8.6) 1000 (6.9) 4.0  5.0 12
TYPE III 1250 (8.6) 1000 (6.9) 1.0  1.5 8