Briefly describe the properties and uses of firebrick.

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Firebricks are made from special clays containing alumina-silica with traces of iron oxide, and alkalis that are very uniform in structure and therefore able to withstand high temperatures. Firebricks are generally larger than other structural bricks and are often hand molded. They find use in fireplaces, chimneys and kiln construction.

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a. conventional dimensioning b. reference dimensioning c. ordinate dimensioning d. linear dimensioning

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A) Clamp-on ammeter B) Multimeter C) Data logger D) Voltmeter

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