Thermal shock, the overheating of a device leading to reduced efficiency, damage or even destruction
Similarly, the strong gradient of temperature (due to the fire) is believed to cause the crash of the Tsar Bell.
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Usually, refractories require special heat-up techniques to ensure that their performance will be attained as designed, and to avoid thermal shock and drying stresses until the operational status is achieved.