Chemical Resistant Brick Properties

All Belden chemical resistant brick are manufactured to conform with or exceed ASTM C279, and are generally available in the Type II designation. In some cases Type III are available. Typical Properties of Belden chemical resistant brick and minimum requirements regarding the ASTM C279 specification standards are shown in the following table:

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TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BELDEN SHALE & FIRECLAY CHEMICAL RESISTANT BRICK
PropertyTest StandardRed ShaleBuff FireclayReference
Bulk Density, lbs./cu.ft
(gm/cc)
ASTM C20 135 - 145
2.16 - 2.32
140 - 150
2.24 - 2.4
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Water Absorption, % ASTM C20 < 4< 4" "
Solubility in Sulfuric Acid. Loss in Mass, %ASTM C279 < 3< 3" "
Apparent Porosity, % ASTM C20 8 - 137 - 10" "
Modulus of Rupture, PSI
(MPa)
ASTM C67 2500 - 3000
17.2 - 20.7
1500 - 2000
10.3 - 13.8
" "
Compressive Strength, PSI
(MPa)
ASTM C67 20,000 - 25,000
137.9 - 172.4
20,000 - 25,000
137.9 - 172.4
" "
Coefficient of Expansion, in/in/°F x10-6
(mm/mm/°C x10-6)
---4 - 5.5
7.2 - 9.9
2 - 3.5
3.6 - 6.3
Corrosion and Chemically Resistant Masonry (1)
Thermal Conductivity, BTU-in/hr.-ft.2-°F
(W/mK)
ASTM C2367 - 9
1 - 1.3
6 - 10
0.9 - 1.4
" "

(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

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

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS - ASTM C279
DesignationModulus of Rupture (Brick or Tile Flatwise) min.PSI (MPa)Water Absorption Maximum % by 2 hr. Boiling TestH2SO4 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  7.020
TYPE II 1250 (8.6) 1000 (6.9) 4.0  5.012
TYPE III 1250 (8.6) 1000 (6.9) 1.0  1.58

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.

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