Francite Firebrick- what is it made out of?

[paulgp602]

Hi, I have some older Francite firebrick that is the usual light tan in color from I'd like to say the 1970's. Does anyone know what the composition is? More importantly,do they contain any asbestos? Thanks for any info.

 

[begreen]

I don't know crap about firebrick but Francite 70 appears to be a reference to it's compostion, 70% alumina.
http://www.firebricks.com/techData.asp

 

[fossil]

I don't know firebrick from shinola. Rick

 

[begreen]

Ask BB's insurance agent. He's been known to pass a few. :lol:

 

[fossil]

Ask BB's insurance agent. He's been known to pass a few. :lol:

That's right! If he can remember what he ate, maybe we'll be closer to the answer. :wow: Rick

 

[fossil]

Paul - here ya go, hope it helps. Rick

http://www.firebricks.com/techData.asp

 

[BrotherBart]

Francite is a brand of hard ceramic, as opposed to soft pumice, firebrick. No asbestos.

Use it.

 

[fossil]

I guess BB's been talking with his insurance guy. Rick

 

[BrotherBart]

If I surprise him 11 or 12 more times I can reline the stove.

 

[fossil]

Paul - here ya go, hope it helps. Rick

http://www.firebricks.com/techData.asp

DUH! I just now saw that's the very same link BeGreen already sent you. That's why he's a moderator and I'm just a doofus, I guess. Rick

 

[fossil]

If I surprise him 11 or 12 more times I can reline the stove.

I could use a few bricks, myself...so surprise him often. Rick

 

[begreen]

Paul - here ya go, hope it helps. Rick

http://www.firebricks.com/techData.asp

DUH! I just now saw that's the very same link BeGreen already sent you. That's why he's a moderator and I'm just a doofus, I guess. Rick

Nah, just stayed up later.