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Which of the listed statements is true concerning the application and use of plastic fireclay furnace refractory?

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Which of the listed statements is true concerning the application and use of plastic fireclay furnace refractory?

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• Plastic fireclay refractory properties and what it is normally used for in boilers/furnaces • Correct drying and curing practices for plastic refractories before firing or putting in service • Purpose and typical spacing of vent/weep holes in refractory to let moisture/steam escape

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• Think about what would happen to plastic fireclay if it were allowed to get completely air dry before firing—does that usually increase strength or increase cracking risk? • Consider which types of refractory are normally described as being especially resistant to slag buildup—is that a key feature of ordinary fireclay plastic, or of higher‑grade refractories? • Ask yourself whether vent holes on very close spacing (about two inches apart) is realistic practice for a large furnace wall, or if typical practice uses wider spacing.

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• Verify from your engineering/marine engineering notes what plastic fireclay is mainly valued for (ease of installation vs. special slag resistance). • Check standard refractory installation procedures: does maximum strength come from being completely air dried, or from a controlled dry‑out/firing process while still slightly moist? • Review recommended vent hole spacing in plastic refractory—are they usually on very tight centers like 2 inches, or on larger centers to balance strength and venting?

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