Carbon based or containing refractories has been attracting great attention because of their unique properties e.g. high thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion, high resistance to thermal shock and chemical inertness to the slag. They are classified into two groups; carbon/bricks/blocks and carbon containing materials. Carbon containing materials are further classified into carbon containing basic refractories and non-basic refractories. Manufacturing processes are considered. The properties e.g. physical, thermal, mechanical and chemical are reviewed. Antioxidant and bonding materials for these types of the refractory products are reviewed. Their applications are also considered.