I want to know at what temperature (in F or C) that a common red house/chimney brick will itself combust or crumble to ash.
2006-08-14 16:15:45 · 7 answers · asked by B. Monkey 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Every picture I have ever seen of the after math of a fire has the chimney(s) standing tall. No flashpoint. The tempeature at which it will "crumble" is determined by the type of brick. I know from experience that common building bricks will create small explosions and flying brick debri if you try to weld or preheat something on them (don't try it). Furnace liner bricks are obviously manufactured to withstand much more heat.
2006-08-14 16:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tricky task. seek over yahoo or google. that will could actually help!
2014-11-26 15:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are wanting to use it for a fireplace or firepit, you want to think again. Constant heating and cooling of the red brick will make it brittle and weak.
Use a certified firebrick for these purposes. They cost a little more, but it'll save your house.
2006-08-14 16:23:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't find any detailed info about common house bricks, but did find this page, it might help you, not sure :)
http://www.cowtown.net/mikefirth/techspec.htm
2006-08-14 16:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by Life after 45 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confusing issue. browse on to a search engine. that could actually help!
2015-03-28 18:08:33 · answer #5 · answered by brenda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might crumble into ash but it will not burn.
2006-08-14 16:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bricks are ceramics -- they don't burn
2006-08-14 16:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋