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Carbon-based refractories are a new type of refractory material developed in the late 1970s. Utilizing the high refractoriness and non-wetting properties of graphite, they significantly improve the high-temperature performance and erosion resistance of refractory materials. They possess excellent thermal shock stability, slag erosion resistance, spalling resistance, and high-temperature creep resistance. Alumina-magnesia-carbon bricks are carbon-based refractories …

What are the effects of the main raw materials in aluminum-magnesium-carbon bricks and magnesium-carbon bricks on their performance? Read More »

Pressurized fluidized bed coal gasification technology is a new generation of large-scale, advanced coal gasification technology that has emerged in recent years alongside the rise of clean coal technology. The high-temperature, high-pressure nature of coal gasification reactions typically requires the installation of a refractory lining inside the gasifier. The gasifier structure is generally divided into …

A Study on the Alkali Resistance of Six Different Types of Refractory Materials and Recommendations for Refractory Selection in Alkali-Containing Environments Read More »

As the use of refractory castables becomes increasingly widespread, there are indeed certain methods and techniques for selecting the appropriate material type and specifications. Refractory castables are classified as neutral, acidic, or alkaline, and are further distinguished as heavy-duty or lightweight. Heavy-duty refractory castables are generally used for the working layer, while lightweight castables are …

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Magnesia-carbon refractories emerged in the 1970s and are now widely used in modern steel metallurgy, such as in the linings of various electric arc furnaces, ladles, and steelmaking refining furnaces (BOF, RH). Magnesia-carbon bricks are alkaline refractory materials made from magnesia and graphite using various binders. Graphite, as a crucial component of magnesia-carbon refractories, has …

Different graphite contents affect these performance characteristics of magnesia-carbon bricks Read More »

Argon blowing typically involves placing one or more permeable bricks at the bottom of a casting ladle or a brick-built ladle. After tapping, argon gas is blown through these permeable bricks, causing agitation of the molten steel. Argon blowing promotes the flotation of emulsified slag droplets and inclusions in the steel, and can partially remove …

Understanding the materials and properties of steel ladle permeable bricks Read More »

The formation of a crust at the bottom of an electric arc furnace (EAF) is a common problem in the production of high-alloy steel. This crust formation leads to a series of process issues: reduced furnace capacity, lower tapping rate, decreased tapping success rate, and reduced EAF smelting yield. This study investigated the crust formation …

Problems and solutions of shell formation at the hearth of tool steel and stainless steel produced in EBT electric furnaces Read More »

High-alumina bricks are arguably among the most widely used refractory bricks in the refractory industry. Available in hundreds of different specifications and sizes, they are suitable for use in various thermal furnaces across industries such as steel, building materials, and power generation. Generally, aluminosilicate refractory materials with an Al₂O₃ content exceeding 48% are collectively referred …

Properties, Manufacturing Process, and Applications of High-Alumina Bricks Read More »

I. Construction of Refractory Castables Before construction, the mixing equipment, transportation vehicles, vibrating tools, and the area to be poured must be inspected for their integrity and cleanliness; the formwork, surrounding refractory bricks, and insulation layer’s anti-water loss measures must be checked; rust removal of equipment, anchors, anchor brick type, size, arrangement, welding quality, and …

Key points for the construction of monolithic refractory materials such as castables and ramming mixes Read More »

This paper analyzes the smelting processes of continuous casting ladles and off-line refining ladles such as LF/LF+VD, VOD, RH, SL/KIP, and CAS/CAS-OB, summarizes the main types of refractory materials used for the linings of continuous casting ladles and off-line refining ladles, briefly examines the advantages and disadvantages of various refractory materials, their application locations, and …

Research and development of refractory technologies for continuous casting ladles and off-furnace refining ladles Read More »

1.The impact of changes in the function of steel ladles on refractory materials With the development of secondary refining, the ladle has evolved from a container for molten steel into a crucial metallurgical device for secondary refining. Consequently, the operating conditions for refractory materials used in ladles have changed significantly, primarily in the following aspects: …

12 things you need to know about steel ladle refractory materials Read More »