The binder used in refractory production requires careful consideration because it can influence the refractory’s final mechanical and chemical properties. Researchers in Germany advanced a selective and systematic method for choosing an inorganic binder.
Read MorePhenolic resin, a commonly used binder for MgO-C refractories, releases pollutant gases during the heat treatment process. Researchers from two Chinese universities explored whether sucrose could be an environmentally friendly alternative.
Read MoreChinese researchers showed silica sol-bonded corundum-spinel castables could overcome shortcomings of calcium aluminate cement-bonded castables.
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