KAST-O-LITE® 23 LI PLUS

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Product Data 1/16: 6385

Description: 2300°F Low-Iron Insulating Castable

Features:  Contains low iron to resist detrimental reducing furnace conditions.
 Can be placed by casting or gunning.
Uses:  Flues, stacks, and breechings.
 Controlled atmosphere furnaces.
 Petrochemical transfer and riser backup linings.
 Catalytic reforming linings behind stainless steel shrouds.
 Waste heat boilers.
Chemical Analysis: Approximate (Calcined Basis)
Silica (SiO2) 55.2%
Alumina (Al2O3) 30.6%
Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) 0.9%
Titania (TiO2) 0.9%
Lime (CaO) 10.1%
Magnesia (MgO) 0.2%
Alkalies (Na2O+K2O) 2.1%
Physical Data (Typical) Conventional Cast/Poured Gunned (Predampened)
Maximum Service Temperature 2300°F (1260°C) 2300°F (1260°C)
Material Required 49 lb/ft3 (0.78 g/cm3) 55 lb/ft3 (0.88 g/cm3)
Bulk Density lb/ft3 (g/cm3) lb/ft3 (g/cm3)
After 220°F (105°C) 51 (0.82) 58 (0.93)
After 1500°F (815°C) 49 (0.78) 55 (0.88)
After 2000°F (1093°C) -- 55 (0.88)
Modulus of Rupture lb/in. (MPa)
2 lb/in.2 (MPa)
After 220°F (105°C) 120 (0.8) 150 (1.0)
After 1500°F (815°C) 80 (0.6) 130 (0.9)
After 2000°F (1093°C) -- 130 (0.9)
Cold Crushing Strength lb/in. (MPa)
2 lb/in.2 (MPa)
After 220°F (105°C) 300 (2.1) 380 (2.6)
After 1500°F (815°C) 250 (1.7) 350 (2.4)
After 2000°F (1093°C) -- 400 (2.8)
Permanent Linear Change
After 1500°F (815°C) -0.35% -0.2%
After 2000°F (1093°C) -- -0.7%
Thermal Conductivity Btu·in/hr·ft ·°F (W/m·°C)
2 Btu·in/hr·ft2·°F (W/m·°C)
At 1000°F (538°C) -- 1.65 (0.24)
Particle Size
Maximum Grain Size 4 Mesh (Tyler) Less than 1%
Note: The data given above are based on averages of the results of a small number of test specimens made in the laboratory. Variation from the
above data may occur in individual tests and in large scale plant production. The test data cannot be taken as minimum or maximum values
for specification purposes. ASTM test procedures used when applicable.

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KAST-O-LITE® 23 LI PLUS
Product Data

Mixing and Using Instructions (Water calculated at 8.337 lb/gallon) 55 lb bag 1000 lb bag 1500 lb bag
Water Required—Hand Casting (Weight 52.0%)
Pounds 28.6 520.0 780.0
Gallons 3.4 62.4 93.6
Liters 13.0 235.6 353.5
Predampening Required—Water for Gunning (Weight 14.0%)
Pounds 7.7 140.0 210.0
Gallons 0.9 16.8 25.2
Liters 3.5 63.4 95.2
NOTE: Typical properties and projected rebound losses may not be
obtained if not predampened.
For detailed mixing and using instructions, contact your HWI representative or visit www.thinkHWI.com.
Mixing Time (Casting or Predampening): Two (2) minutes maximum.
Working Time 30 minutes 15 minutes
Heatup/Dryout Schedule
See HWI Dryout Schedule 4—PLUS Rated Lightweight Castables and Gunning Castables.
Installation Guidelines
See HWI Installation Guidelines IC-3—Insulating Castables—Castable/Gunnable.
Shelf Life (Under Proper Storage Conditions) 365 days

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