refractory clay
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This is placed in a second larger crucible of refractory clay, and the intervening space filled with lampblack tightly packed.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various
A refractory clay sleeve, 41, protects the lower part of the cylinder, 15, from the fire, and diminishes the smoke passages at 42.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885 by Various
These retorts, which serve for the revivification of the black, are incased in superposed blocks of refractory clay, P, Q, S, designed to regularize the transmission of heat and to prevent burning.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 360, November 25, 1882 by Various
A long rod of refractory clay is given a churning movement in the mouth of the furnace, forcing the molten glass thru a tube.
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The hot air stove should be well lined with refractory clay, in order to prevent the iron from getting red hot, and the grate should be of relatively wide surface.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 514, November 7, 1885 by Various
