Fire+Brick

gained popularity. Firebrick reached height of popularity in 1940’s. Oxygen induction furnaces became popular in the 1950’s, which caused many factories to close down. “fireclay” that is heated to high temp.’s, which creates firebrick __**How- **__Refraction clay cooked to high temperatures, which turn clay into brick. They are then Sold to companies to be used in kilns, fireplaces, and furnaces.
 * __﻿Fire Brick __**
 * __Who – __**Invented by W. Weston Young
 * __What – __**Firebrick, a refractory material used in kilns, fireplaces, and furnaces
 * __When- __**First firebrick Company in 1822, became increasingly popular in the late 1800’s as railroads
 * __Where- __**Invented in Gloucester, Wales. Due to rich clay deposits in Kentucky, it produces most of the
 * __Why- __**Refractory material needed to be able to withstand high temperatures in kilns and furnaces.