 
                                Refractory Bed Material
| THECNICAL SPECIFICATION | |
| CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Alumina as Al2O3 | 28-32% Min. | 
| Silica as SiO2 | 60-65% Max. | 
| Alkalis (Na2O + K2O | Less than 1% | 
| Iron as Fe2O3 | Less than 2% | 
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Shape | Sub-angilar to Rounded | 
| Hardness | 6.8 to 7.2 MOHS | 
| Nature | Dry | 
| Initial Deformation Temprature (IDT) | Greater than 1300°C | 
| FOR AFBC BOILERS | |
| Particle Size | 0.85 to 2.36 mm, 0.85 to 2.00 mm | 
| Bulk Density | 1050 to 1100 Kg/m3 | 
| FOR CFBC BOILERS | |
| Particle Size | 0.15 to 0.85 mm, 0.25 to 0.50 mm | 
| Bulk Density | 1100 to 1150 Kg/m3 |