Chapter 1. Refractory
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definition
1.3 Basic property requirements
1.4 History of refractory development
1.5 Interesting facts and data on refractories
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Chapter 2. Classifications of refractories
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification based on Chemical nature
2.3 Classification based on Main constituent and purity
2.4 Classification based on Manufacturing method
2.5 Classification based on Physical form or shape
2.6 Classification based on Heat duty
2.7 Classification based on Porosity (insulating) or thermal conductivity
2.8 Classification based on Application area
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Chapter 3. Idea of properties
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Physical properties
3.3 Mechanical properties
3.4 Thermal properties
3.5 Thermo-mechanical properties
3.6 Abrasion properties
3.7 Corrosion properties
3.8 Microstructure
3.9 Refractory specific properties
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Chapter 4. Standards and testing
4.1 Introduction to different standards
4.2 Testing of Refractories
4.3 Testing of physical properties
4.4 Testing of mechanical properties
4.5 Testing of thermal properties
4.6 Testing of thermo-mechanical properties
4.7 Testing for corrosion resistance
4.8 Testing of abrasion resistance
4.9 Testing of thermal shock resistance
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Chapter 5. Silica refractories
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Raw materials and sources
5.3 Brief of manufacturing techniques
5.4 Action of mineralizer
5.5 Classifications and Properties
5.6 Effect of impurities with binary and ternary phase diagrams
5.7 Main application areas
5.8 Silicosis
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Chapter 6. Alumina refractories
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Raw materials and sources
6.3 Brief of manufacturing techniques
6.4 Classifications and Properties
6.5 Effect of impurities with binary and ternary phase diagrams
6.6 Main application areas
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Chapter 7. Fire clay refractories
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Raw materials and sources
7.3 Grog and its importance
7.4 Brief of manufacturing techniques
7.5 Classifications and Properties
7.6 Main application areas
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Chapter 8. Magnesia refractories
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Raw materials and sources
8.3 Brief of manufacturing techniques
8.4 Effect of lime : silica ratio
8.5 Classifications and Properties
8.6 Effect of impurities with binary and ternary phase diagrams
8.7 Main application areas
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Chapter 9. Dolomite refractories
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Raw materials and sources
9.3 Brief of manufacturing techniques
9.4 Classifications and Properties
9.5 Effect of impurities with binary and ternary phase diagrams
9.6 Main application areas
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Chapter 10. Chromite, mag-chrome and chrome-mag refractories
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Raw materials and sources
10.3 Brief of manufacturing techniques
10.4 Classifications and Properties
10.5 Main application areas
10.6 Hazards with chromite containing refractory
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Chapter 11. Magnesia-carbon refractories
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Raw materials, binders and additives
11.3 Brief of manufacturing techniques
11.4 Classifications and Properties
11.5 Degradation of MgO-C refractories
11.6 Main application areas
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Chapter 12. Special refractories
12.1 Zirconia and zircon refractories
12.2 Fused cast refractories
12.3 Insulating refractories
12.4 Ceramic fibers
12.5 Carbon refractories
12.6 Silicon carbide refractories
12.7 Other Non-oxides in refractories
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Chapter 13. Unshaped (monolithic) refractories
13.1 Introduction and advantages over shaped refractories
13.2 Classification
13.3 Special raw materials and additives
13.4 Brief details of all the different unshaped refractories
13.5 Main application areas
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Chapter 14. Trend of refractories and other issues
14.1 Progress in refractories
14.2 Nano-technology in refractories
14.3 Environmental aspects
14.4 Recycling of refractories
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Biography
Dr. Ritwik Sarkar (b. 1972) is a Professor, Department of Ceramic Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India since 2009. He has completed his graduation in Ceramic Technology from the University of Calcutta in 1993, post-graduation in Ceramic Engineering from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1995 and a Ph.D. degree from Jadavpur University in 2003, all from India. Before this current profession, Dr. Sarkar has worked as General Manager –Technology, IFGL Refractories Ltd, India during 2008-2009. He has also worked ass a Scientist in Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, India during 2001-2008, in Research and Consultancy Directorate, ACC Ltd, Thane, India during 1999-2001 and H & R Johnson (I) Ltd, Thane in 1995. He was also a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Institute of Ceramic Components in Mechanical Engineering (IKKM), RWTH, Aachen, Germany, with DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Fellowship, during 2003-2004.
The current areas of interest and research works of Dr. Sarkar include the development of refractory aggregates, unshaped and castable refractories, use of nanocarbon in carbon containing refractories, spinel based ceramics, machinable bioceramics, and solid waste utilization. A Life Member of The Indian Ceramic Society and Indian Institute of Ceramics, Dr. Sarkar is the Assistant Editor of IRMA (Indian Refractory Makers’ Association) Journal, reviewer of many prestigious research journals, etc. Dr. Sarkar has more than 170 research publications and nine patents to his credit. Dr Sarkar also appears in the list of World's Top 2% Scientists, prepared by Stanford University, US.
Dr. Sarkar has received Gold Medal from BHU, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund’s award, etc. for his Academic Excellence and Young Scientist Award, Ganpule Award, Deokaran Award from Indian Ceramic Society for his Scientific and Research contributions to Ceramic Science and Engineering.
