Refractory Materials

Product Overview

Refractory materials generally consist of non-metallic ceramic substances characterized by their suitability for use as structural materials at high temperatures, usually in contact with metals, slags, glass, or other corrosive materials. A refractory material or refractory is a heat-resistant material that is resistant to decomposition by heat, pressure, or chemical attack, most commonly applied to a mineral that retains strength and form at high temperatures (>1000°C). Refractories are defined as "non-metallic materials having those chemical and physical properties that make them applicable for structures, or as components of systems, that are exposed to environments above 1000°F (~538°C)". They are indispensable structural and lining materials in high-temperature industrial processes.