Refractory Ceramics Division
The Refractory Ceramics Division of The American Ceramic Society examines the science, production and application of ceramics for use at elevated temperatures and in other hostile environments. Members are involved in materials development, formulation, production, and engineering of refractories for the iron, steel, aluminum, and other nonferrous metal industries as well as the minerals processing, glass, cement, and petrochemical industries.
Refractory products are nonmetallic materials that withstand severe high temperature service conditions. They must resist chemical attack; withstand molten metal and slag erosion; endure thermal shock, physical impact, catalytic heat; and other rigorous conditions. Generally, refractory products are needed in processes where temperatures exceed 700°F. Some applications call for service temperatures of 3500°F or higher.
Refractory products are, in many cases, the only materials that can contain or control high temperature processes, making them critical to the United States industrial base. Refractories line the furnaces and smelters that refine steel, copper, aluminum, and other metals. They are used in cement kilns and glass furnaces, as well as in petroleum cracking and processing. Power generators, boilers, and other combustion equipment all use refractories.
Refractories have been used by humankind since earliest recorded history. When humans first began to smelt metals and shape primitive knives, hunting weapons, and ornamental rings and jewelry, crude refractory materials were developed to facilitate the pyroprocessing of the ores. As refractory practice developed, materials evolved which were ever more durable, lasting longer and longer before replacement was necessary.
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Division Chair William L. Headrick Jr. Ceramic Engineer Missouri Refractories 1198 Mason Circle N. Pevely, MO 63070-1635
P: (636) 479-7770
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Secretary Ben Markel Resco Products
ben.markel@rescoproducts.com |
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Vice-Chair Dave Tucker CE-Minerals/Mulcoa
dtucker@ceminerals.com |
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Refractory Ceramics Division Rules |
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St. Louis Section/RCD 48th Annual Symposium March 28-29, 2012, St. Louis, MO, USA
The St. Louis Section and the Refractory Ceramics Division of The American Ceramic Society will sponsor the 48th Annual Symposium on the theme “Refractories for Non-Ferrous Applications” on March 28-29 2012. The meeting will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel. Co-program chairs are Ben Markel of Resco Products and Rick Solak of Wahl Refractories.
Register now for the meeting. View complete program.
Program Schedule:
March 27th 5:00 P.M. Sign up for the Kickoff Event!
March 28th 7:30 A.M. Registration and Coffee
Morning Technical Sessions St. Louis Section Chairman, Mary Reidmeyer, Missouri S&T; Refractory Ceramics Division Chair, Jason Canon, The Christy Refractories Company Co-Program Coordinators Ben Markel, Resco Products; and Rick Solak, Wahl Refractories
9:00 Evaluation of a 99+% Alumina Refractory taken from Service in a Distribution Channel in a Container Glass Furnace Dave Lankard - Lankard Materials Laboratory
9:30 Mechanism of Corrosion Resistance to Carbon Monoxide of Analusite
10:00 Coffee Break
10:30 The Crack Growth Resistance of Refractories
11:30 Questions and Discussion
11:45-1:00 Luncheon Banquet
1:00-1:30 Presentation of the T.J. Planje St. Louis Refractories Award to Rick Volk - UNI-REF, Inc.
Afternoon Technical Sessions 1:30 Trends in Refractory Linings of O2-Enriched Sulfur Recovery Unit
2:00 Novel Spinel-Family Refractories for High-Temperature, High-Alkaline Environments
3:00 Development of New Procedures for Combined Corrosion-Erosion Testing on Refractories for Aluminum Furnaces
3:30 Effect of Cement Content on the Properties of Self-Flowing Refractory Castables with Nano-Zirconia
4:00 ASTM C08 Celebrates 200th Meeting and Award Presentation
4:30 RCD Annual Members Meeting
4:45 Questions & Discussion, followed by Closing Remarks 5:00-7:00 Exposition and Cocktail Hour Current list of tabletop participants: Almatis BassTech International Matrix Enterprises Shanxi Fangxing Minerals Co., Ltd. - China Washington Mills
7:00 Dinner
March 29th (2nd Day) 6:30 A.M. Refractory Ceramics Division (RCD) Executive Committee Breakfast Meeting
Morning Technical Sessions
8:00 Microsilica-Gel Bonded Castables for Rapid Heatup
8:30 Advantages of Calcium Hexaluminate in a Corrosive Environment
9:00 Coffee Break Getting the Diagrams to Work For You: Basic Applications of Ternary Phase Equilibria This very short course will provide a review of the fundamentals of ternary phase diagrams and then highlight ways that the diagrams can be used to address refractory production and application. Topics will include liquid phase sintering aids, reactions and phase stability, refractoriness, refractory dissolution in liquid slags and glasses, among others. This review is intended to be “hands on” where you will be provided diagrams so you can follow along in the mining of the useful information contained within these diagrams. Some basic drafting tools will be provided; a calculator may be useful.
11:45 Questions & Discussion
12:00 St. Louis Section Business Meeting & Lunch
The Tabletop Expo format is the same as past years with each vendor having a 6-foot table to display products and literature. The charge is $300, which will be used to cover the cost of the Expo Hall and provide an open two hour bar during the “Meet and Greet” for the attendees prior to dinner on Wednesday evening. If you are interested in participating in the Tabletop Expo, contact Patty Smith at (573) 341-6265, psmith@mst.edu; or Mary Reidmeyer at (573) 341-7519, maryrr@mst.edu.
The 2012 Theodore J. Planje Refractories Award will be presented to Rick Volk, UNI-REF, Inc. on March 28th at 1:00pm.
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ICC4-International Congress on Ceramics, including 3rd Ceramic Leadership Summit Track
Materials Science & Technology 2012 Conference and Exhibition - MS&T’12 combined with the ACerS 114th Annual Meeting October 7-11, 2012 David L. Lawrence Convention Center
St. Louis Section/RCD 49th Annual Symposium March 27-28, 2013, St. Louis, MO, USA Theme: Refractory Challenges in the Chemical and Petro-Chemical Industries
The Unified International Technical Conference on Refractories is a biennial international conference that contributes to the progress and exchange of industrial knowledge and technologies concerning refractories. September 10-13, 2013
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THE REFRACTORIES INSTITUTE 2012 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The member companies of The Refractories Institute have an excellent academic scholarship program for the 2012-2013 academic year to support qualified students enrolled in degree programs who have exhibited an interest in refractory manufacturing through their course work or other activities, and who might be considering a career in the refractory industry. To be considered, interested individuals must submit a letter of application by March 30, 2012. Learn more today.
Alfred W. Allen Award The Theodore J. Planje — St. Louis Refractories Award 2012 Winner: Rick Volk, UNI-REF, Inc.
2011 Winner: Rob Crolius - The Refractories Institute
2010 Winner: James L. Hill, Retired - ANH Refractories
2009 Winner: James W. Stendera, Vesuvius USA In December 1967, the St. Louis Section of The American Ceramic Society announced the establishment of as “The St. Louis Refractories Award.” This has been provided in Article XII of the by-laws of the St. Louis Section “for the purpose of recognizing and honoring distinguished achievement in the refractories field.” In March 1982, the St. Louis Section voted to amend Article XII of the by-laws. The award was renamed “The Theodore J. Planje — St. Louis Refractories Award” in honor of his many contributions. Nominations received after December 1 shall be held for the following year. To request a nomination form please contact Patty Smith at P: (573) 341-6265, F: (573) 341-6151. |
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Refractories Applications and News - a bimonthly publication, RAN, covers the latest advances in raw materials, finished products, installation and research. The Refractories Institute - Promoting the interests of the refractories community, providing service and support to a vital industry. refractories WORLDFORUM is the new technical and scientific journal for the entire refractories sector: production, application and further development of high temperature materials. It addresses refractories professionals worldwide, i.e. in the production of refractories as well as in industries processing and consuming refractories, raw materials and additives, plant and machine suppliers. refractories WORLDFORUM is published four times per year in English. |
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