Refractory Raw Material Mullite Powder 16-200Mesh

Our premium Mullite Sand is high-purity aluminosilicate refractory exclusively developed for lost-wax investment casting, perfectly matched with supporting Mullite Flour to build robust, dimension-stable ceramic shell molds. Produced via high-temperature calcination of premium bauxite raw ore, this mullite grain features low thermal expansion, outstanding thermal shock resistance and ultra-low impurity content.

It is a cost-effective alternative to zircon sand for stainless steel, alloy steel and carbon steel precision casting, drastically cutting casting defects and improving finished casting surface smoothness.

Raw Material & Chemical Composition

Raw Source

High-quality flint bauxite clinker, sintered above 1500℃ to form stable mullite crystal phase (3Al₂O₃·2SiO₂), then crushed, screened and dedusted strictly to obtain uniform Mullite Sand grains.

Core Physical & Refractory Performance

Ultra High Refractoriness ≥1750℃: Withstands high-temperature pouring of stainless steel, alloy and carbon steel, no shell softening or collapse under molten metal heat.

Ultra-Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient: Minimal expansion & shrinkage during heating/cooling, keep casting dimensional tolerance within standard range, effectively reduce mold cracking, deformation and size deviation.

Excellent Thermal Shock Resistance: Resist sharp temperature jumps in dewaxing, sintering and pouring processes; shell not easy to crack, lower scrap rate.

Good Breathability & High Shell Hardness: Uniform spherical grain structure ensures smooth gas discharge during pouring, eliminate pores & blowholes; fired shell hardness over 8MPa for complex thin-wall castings.

Easy Shakeout Performance: Brittle mullite shell after cooling, simple knockout without sticking metal; save post-processing polishing labor & time.

Stable Chemical Inertness: No chemical reaction with molten steel alloy, avoid sand sticking, scab and inclusion defects on casting surface.

Available Mesh Sizes

We supply full-size series of Mullite Sand and matched fine Mullite Flour for different shell coating layers:

Mullite Sand (Grit for stucco layer)

8–16 mesh / 16–30 mesh / 30–60 mesh / 60–80 mesh / 80–120 mesh

Coarse grit (8–30mesh): Back-up layer, strengthen whole shell structure

Medium-fine grit (30–120 mesh): Intermediate layer, balance strength & breathability

Mullite Flour (Powder for prime slurry layer)

200mesh / 300mesh / 325mesh

Fine powder mixed with silica sol to make prime coating, deliver mirror-smooth casting surface.

Custom mesh grading & chemical index adjustment available for special casting craft.

Application Industries & Casting Scenarios

Main Lost-Wax Investment Casting Fields

Automotive parts: Turbo impellers, valve bodies, engine fittings, stainless steel fasteners

Hardware & machinery: Precision gears, pump parts, hydraulic components, tool accessories

Aerospace & medical equipment: Small complex alloy structural parts, surgical hardware

Sanitary & kitchen stainless steel castings, jewelry precision alloy casting

Usage Process

Mix fine Mullite Flour with silica sol for prime layer coating; spray graded Mullite Sand as stucco layer repeatedly to build multi-layer ceramic shell, then dewax, sinter and pour molten metal.

Packaging & Logistics

Sealed double-layer packaging to prevent moisture & dust leakage

Loading port: Qingdao, Shanghai, Tianjin

MOQ: 1 ton; monthly stable supply capacity up to 3000 tons

Support FOB, CFR, CIF trade terms; accept LC & TT payment

CTA Purchase Prompt

Contact our technical team to get free sample of Mullite Sand and supporting Mullite Flour, we provide targeted formula solution for your investment casting production line.