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MgO Porous Porous Plugs & Ladle Bottom Nozzles

MgO Porous is the 90-95% MgO grade in Shanker Agencies’ porous plugs & ladle bottom nozzles range, rated for continuous service to 1650°C.

MgO Porous grade porous plugs & ladle bottom nozzles supplied by Shanker Agencies
Grade
MgO Porous
MgO content
90-95%
Max service temperature
1650°C
Cold crushing strength
45 MPa

MgO Porous technical specification

Typical values for MgO Porous porous plugs & ladle bottom nozzles. Test methods vary by property and product family, so confirm the applicable standard against the manufacturer datasheet before specifying.

PropertyMgO Porous
MgO content90-95%
Permeability30-60 nPm
Cold crushing strength45 MPa
Max service temperature1650°C

Grade designations and equivalents

How MgO Porous is referenced across Indian and export naming conventions.

SAPL grade codeMgO Porous
Max service temperature1650°C

Where MgO Porous is used

Ladle bottom stirring, all steel grades
Secondary metallurgy (LF, VD, VOD)
Desulphurisation station
Rinsing and homogenisation before casting

Full porous plugs & ladle bottom nozzles range

Compare MgO Porous against every grade SAPL stocks in this family.

GradeMgO contentPermeabilityCold crushing strengthMax service temperature
MgO Porous90-95%30-60 nPm45 MPa1650°C
Al₂O₃ Porous-20-50 nPm50 MPa1600°C
Slit Type-80-120 nPm40 MPa1600°C

Installation notes

  1. 1Ensure mortar completely seals the annular gap between porous plug and well block
  2. 2Connect argon line, test gas flow before tapping first heat
  3. 3After each campaign: inspect and measure plug erosion, replace if worn beyond safe limit
  4. 4Monitor gas pressure during heat, sudden pressure increase indicates plug clogging

Disclaimer: values are typical and compiled by Shanker Agencies Pvt. Ltd. from standard industry data and published manufacturer specifications. They are indicative, not a guarantee. Confirm the exact grade datasheet before specifying. For a certified datasheet or quotation, contact info@shankeragencies.com or +91 98999 57888.