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Updates from Jinxing and the rotary-kiln refractory industry.

2 Mar 2023 · Industry News

Testing Methods for Refractory Plastics and Ramming Mixes

Distinguishing refractory plastics from ramming mixes and specimen-forming test methods used in China, Germany and the US.

12 Feb 2023

Industry News

Silicon carbide brick properties, applications, types (clay-, nitride-bonded, recrystallized), quality checks and energy savings.

10 Dec 2022

Industry News

Causes and chemistry of efflorescence in refractory castables, and remedies such as prompt dry-out and protective coatings.

12 Aug 2022

Industry News

Channel induction furnace refractories: requirements by zone, selection for iron, copper, zinc and aluminum melting, and maintenance.

12 May 2022

Industry News

Corundum brick properties, corrosion mechanisms, types, fused AZS usage notes and key purchasing considerations.

10 Mar 2022

Industry News

Refractory castables: definition, classification by binder and service temperature, and industrial furnace applications.

10 Aug 2021

Industry News

High-alumina brick formulation (binders, clinker blending) and production: raw materials, forming, drying and firing.

30 May 2021

Industry News

Comparing high-alumina and mullite bricks by crystalline phase, composition and refractoriness under load.

10 Mar 2021

Industry News

High-alumina bricks offer high-temperature stability and corrosion resistance for glass furnace shells and crowns.

3 Dec 2020

Industry News

Calculating refractory brick unit weight (volume × density) using the T-3 standard brick, with typical weights for fireclay and high-alumina grades.