calcia refractory

French translation: matériau réfractaire/réfractaire calcique/calcaire

16:15 Feb 22, 2006
English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Metallurgy / Casting / casting, refractories
English term or phrase: calcia refractory
In a centrifugal casting apparatus :

A portion which comes in direct contact with a molten material is lined with a refractory of good heat insulating and retaining properties. Specific examples of such a refractory include alumina refractories, mullite refractories, zirconia refractories, calcia refractories and magnesia refractories.
aude lemeunier
France
Local time: 08:02
French translation:matériau réfractaire/réfractaire calcique/calcaire
Explanation:
J'ai l'impression que l'on a utilisé (à tort) calcia dans la foulée des autres terminaisons en "ia", puisque "calcia" n'est usité que par rapport à une marque de commerce de ciment.
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matériau réfractaire/réfractaire calcique/calcaire


Explanation:
J'ai l'impression que l'on a utilisé (à tort) calcia dans la foulée des autres terminaisons en "ia", puisque "calcia" n'est usité que par rapport à une marque de commerce de ciment.

Marc Leduc
Local time: 02:02
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