Abstract: Sialon/ Si C m ultiphase refractory w as directly synthesized using cheap clay , Si C particlesand proper ad ditives . The new synthesizing process is si m ple an d of low cost . The synthesizedm aterial has good roo m tem perature m echanical properties and ther m al shock resistance . Thisw ork has provided the experi mental basis for the ap plication of high property an d cheap Sialon/ Si C m ultiphase refractories .

Key words: clay , direct synthesis , Sialon/ Si C m ultiphase refractory