Are refractory materials and fireproofing materials the same?
Refractory materials is flammable when it is reached certain temperature for a certain time, but it will not support burning when there is no open fire (such as: gypsum board). Fireproofing material reaches A grade and it is non-combustible itself.
Both refractory materials and fireproofing materials belong to the industry of construction materials and each of them can also be treated as an specific industry.
The refractory material and fireproofing material are not the same in the strict sense. Refractories refer to non-metallic materials of which refractoriness are higher than 1580 degrees. Now commonly used heat insulation materials can also be considered as refractory materials. The fire endurance of fireproof materials reaches certain requirements. Its test temperature is 540 degrees. Range of applications for two material are not the same. Refractory materials can be used in high-temperature region as it can withstand high temperature. Fireproof materials can not be used under high temperatures for a long time.
Refractories are generally used in the industry such as power plants, electric stove and industrial furnace. They include refractory bricks and insulation materials. Fireproof materials are generally used in building and they are fireproofing.
