Justification of prospects of use of phosphatic sheaves for receiving fireproof coverings is given. The structure of a fireproof covering on the basis of a phosphatic binding cold curing is developed and its properties are studied. The general scheme of interaction in NH4Н2PO 4 – (NH4)2НPO 4 – MgO – Cr2O3 – Н2О system is established. The thermochemical nature of processes is investigated.