Chemical Resistant Brick

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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 Ready to start your Chemical Resistant Brick project? Contact Us

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