ABSTRACT

This book provides a basic understanding of refractories. This includes the fundamentals of refractory technology supported by phase diagrams as well as detailing the prominent applications of these essential industrial materials. This book covers all the facets of refractory technology, starting from classification, properties, standard specifications, details of the conventional shaped refractories, including relevant phase diagrams & application areas and also the details of unshaped refractories including various classifications, bonding, additives and their applications.

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction to Refractory

chapter 2|10 pages

Classifications of Refractories

chapter 3|30 pages

Idea of Properties

chapter 4|39 pages

Standards and Testing

chapter 5|19 pages

Silica Refractories

chapter 6|18 pages

Alumina Refractories

chapter 7|13 pages

Fireclay Refractories

chapter 8|19 pages

Magnesia Refractories

chapter 9|14 pages

Dolomite Refractories

chapter 11|20 pages

Magnesia–Carbon Refractories

chapter 12|28 pages

Special Refractories

chapter 13|34 pages

Unshaped (Monolithic) Refractories