Structural ceramic tile
Ceramic tiles have almost identical physical properties and characteristics to concrete, thereby minimizing potential bond failures in high-temperature operations
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Compressive strength | 16,000 # / in2 |
| Modulus of rupture (average) | 2,500 # / in2 |
| Water absorption (all faces) | 4.0% maximum |
| Water absorption – hot/cold (surface) | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 5.7 / in./ in. ºF x 10-6 |
| Modulus of elasticity (average) | 4.5 x 106 # / in2 |
