Course Description
Learn the fundamentals of raw materials in ceramic and refractory products in this 4-part series
Survey of Raw Materials is an introduction to the myriads of raw materials used in ceramic and refractory products currently being utilized in various demanding applications.
Each part within the course series serves as an introduction to the raw materials used in ceramic and refractory products currently being utilized in various demanding applications. Participants will be introduced to the key physical/chemical properties of raw materials and their projected effects on final properties.
Please note: Each part can be taken individually or together as a complete series.
Survey of Raw Materials Part 1 – Alumina Based Raw Materials
Part 1 surveys a range of alumina-based raw materials used in ceramic and refractory products, examining production, properties and the families of alumina-based raw materials.
Course format: 2 lessons, 4 hours of instruction
Register for Survey of Raw Materials Part 1 here
Survey of Raw Materials Part 2 – Silica/Alumino-Silica and Alumino-Silica Based Raw Materials
This part examines silica and alumino-silica raw materials, focusing on properties, manufacturing processes, and end-use applications in ceramic and refractory systems.
Course format: 2 lessons, 4 hours of instruction
Register for Survey of Raw Materials Part 2 here
Survey of Raw Materials Part 3 – Various Aggregates
Part 3 covers alumina- and silica-based aggregates as well as various other aggregates used in ceramic and refractory products, expanding on their role as the foundation of refractory compositions and the required properties needed for structural analysis.
Course format: 2 lessons, 4 hours of instruction
Register for Survey of Raw Materials Part 3 here
Survey of Raw Materials Part 4 – Clays and Other Finely Divided Materials and Raw Materials used in Corrosive/Aggressive Environments
This part covers the history, formations and reactions and general properties of clays and other finely divided raw materials, as well as exploring specialty raw materials selected for use in corrosive environments.
Course format: 2 lessons, 4 hours of instruction
Register for Survey of Raw Materials Part 4 here
Pricing
ACerS Members
- Each individual course: $195
- Complete series (four parts): $695
Non-members
- Each individual course: $245
- Complete series (four parts): $795
Who should take this course?
Engineers, managers, contractors, furnace operators and technicians who are involved in manufacturing, marketing, research and development, product application and consumption of ceramic and refractory materials will find this course beneficial. A high level of technical or engineering background is not essential to take this course series, although technical professionals will find the subject matter informative and useful.
Course Format
On-Demand | 8 lessons total | 16 hours of instruction total
*Employees of ACerS Corporate Partners receive the discounted Individual Member rate. Sapphire Corporate Partners receive an additional 20% discount; Diamond Corporate Partners receive an additional 30% discount. Please contact Customer Service or 614-890-4700 to register employees at the discounted Corporate Partner rates.
Ken Moody
Ken Moody is a 1975 graduate of Clemson University with a B.Sc. degree in ceramic engineering. Over the past 50 years he has held positions in research and development, product development, product management, application development, and general management positions with Babcock & Wilcox Refractories Division, LaFarge Calcium Aluminate Cements, Alcoa Industrial Chemicals, Thermal Ceramics and BNZ Materials, Inc. In addition, he has consulted for Exxon Mobil, Shell, Marathon Petroleum, and various refractory companies during the years 2011 to 2025. During his time at Alcoa, he received the R&D 100 Award for his work on None-Calcia binder for high performance applications. He was on the API Subcommittee on Refractory Materials, serving as secretary for two years and Chairman for three years from 2014 to 2018. Ken is a member of ASTM C-08 Committee and has been a part of the ASTM C-03 Committee on Chemical Resistant Non-Metallic Materials. He has authored over 9 technical papers regarding various aspects of refractory products.
