Cold Face Insulation Bricks | Shaped Refractories
CFI Group 16 Cold Face Insulation Bricks
900°C
Max Service Temperature
Typical value
0.75-0.80 g/cc
Bulk Density
Typical value
28% min
Al₂O₃ Content
Typical value
70%
Apparent Porosity
Typical value
-1.5% max @800°C/5h
Permanent Linear Change
Typical value
- Supplying refractories since 1980
- Dispatch from Delhi
- Same-day dispatch of standard stock items
- Pan-India & export
Technical Specification
Typical values. Exact values depend on manufacturer, formulation and applicable test standard.
Chemical Composition (Typical)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Al₂O₃ content | 28% min |
| SiO₂ content | 60% min |
| Fe₂O₃ content | 2.0% max |
Physical Properties (Typical)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulk density | 0.75-0.80 g/cc |
| Apparent porosity | 70% |
| Cold crushing strength | 1.5 MPa min (15 kg/cm²) |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.22 W/mK (0.19 kcal/m·h·°C) |
| Permanent linear change | -1.5% max @800°C/5h |
| Max service temperature | 900°C |
CFI Group 16 Datasheet
Chemical analysis, physical properties, test methods and available sizes for CFI Group 16 Cold Face Insulation Bricks, shared on request.
Key Characteristics
Taken from the CFI Group 16 catalogue values above.
Service temperature
Rated to 900°C
Bulk density
0.75-0.80 g/cc
Thermal conductivity
0.22 W/mK (0.19 kcal/m·h·°C)
Crushing strength
CCS 1.5 MPa min (15 kg/cm²)
Alumina content
28% min Al₂O₃
Typical Applications

Applications for the cold face insulation bricks range
Furnaces & linings
Backup insulation directly behind a dense working lining; Ducting and flue insulation below 900°C
Power, boilers & incineration
Boiler settings, back walls and casing insulation
Kilns & ceramics
Furnace and kiln wall backup layers where the hot face is carried by another brick
Steel & iron
Reheating and heat treatment furnace backup
Other applications
Cold-face layer in multi-layer wall builds to bring shell temperature down
FAQ
What is CFI Group 16?
CFI Group 16 is the 28% min Al₂O₃ grade in our cold face insulation bricks range, rated to 900°C. Typical catalogue values: Al₂O₃ content 28% min; SiO₂ content 60% min; Fe₂O₃ content 2.0% max; bulk density 0.75-0.80 g/cc; apparent porosity 70%; cold crushing strength 1.5 MPa min (15 kg/cm²); thermal conductivity 0.22 W/mK (0.19 kcal/m·h·°C); permanent linear change -1.5% max @800°C/5h; max service temperature 900°C. Confirm the exact figures on the grade datasheet before specifying.
What is the alumina content of CFI Group 16?
CFI Group 16 carries 28% min Al₂O₃ with Fe₂O₃ 2.0% max.
Where is CFI Group 16 commonly used?
Applications for the cold face insulation bricks range include backup insulation directly behind a dense working lining, boiler settings, back walls and casing insulation, furnace and kiln wall backup layers where the hot face is carried by another brick, cold-face layer in multi-layer wall builds to bring shell temperature down, reheating and heat treatment furnace backup and ducting and flue insulation below 900°C. Grade selection depends on your operating conditions; send them to us and we will confirm CFI Group 16 or a neighbouring grade.
How do I get a price for CFI Group 16, and how fast does it dispatch?
Send your application, operating temperature, dimensions and quantity through the quote form, WhatsApp or +91 98999 57888. Same-day dispatch of standard stock items from Delhi; other items are confirmed with the quotation. Pricing is quoted per enquiry.
Need CFI Group 16 or help choosing a grade?
Send us your application, operating temperature, dimensions and quantity. Our refractory team will recommend the suitable grade and supply route.
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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.
CFI Group 16 Cold Face Insulation Bricks
900°C · 0.75-0.80 g/cc