mullite
Mineral Materials

Mullite

Mullite in a range of grades for refractory applications

Mullite is an alumina-silica refractory aggregate engineered for high-temperature service. Its low thermal expansion, high thermal shock resistance and resistance to slag and chemical attack make it suitable for refractory bricks and mortars, foundry and investment casting, glass and ceramic kiln linings, and cement and petrochemical furnaces. It is available in a range of grades with different alumina contents — contact us for the grade that matches your application. Supplied in bulk and big bags, with a batch certificate of analysis available on request.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mullite?+

Mullite is an aluminosilicate mineral of the typical composition 3Al₂O₃·2SiO₂, rare in nature and produced industrially by sintering or fusion, valued for high refractoriness, low thermal expansion and good creep resistance. RAVMENT supplies Mullite in bulk and exports it worldwide — request a quote.

What is Mullite used for?+

Its main applications are refractory bricks and castables, kiln furniture, investment casting shells, linings for the ceramic and glass industries and technical ceramics. RAVMENT supplies Mullite in bulk and exports it worldwide — request a quote.

What is the difference between sintered and fused mullite?+

Both share the same base chemistry. Sintered mullite is made by firing blended alumina and silica raw materials below the melting point and has finer, more uniform porosity. Fused mullite is melted in an electric arc furnace and crystallises into larger crystals, giving higher density and better thermal shock and corrosion resistance in demanding linings. The grade is chosen for the service temperature. RAVMENT supplies Mullite in bulk and exports it worldwide — request a quote.