Introduction to Properties of Refractories
Learn the significant properties of all classes of refractories
Course Description
This course addresses most of the significant properties of refractories, both theoretically and experimentally. The lectures emphasize microstructural-property relationships. The live laboratory demonstrations are designed to give participants the knowledge of common refractory testing techniques. The individual sessions are titled in the accompanying outline of the daily topics.
Course Format
~12 hours of instruction | Virtually
The course will cover:
- Thermal Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermo-Mechanical Properties
- Corrosion Properties
Instructor Bio
Joseph Homeny is technical director of the Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation, Westerville, Ohio. He holds a Ph.D. in ceramic engineering from Pennsylvania State University and M.S. and B.S. degrees from Rutgers University. He has industrial refractories experience in the research laboratories of the J.E. Baker Company and North American Refractories Company, and industrial glass experience at Owens Corning. Prior to joining Orton in 1992, he was a professor in the ceramic engineering department of University of Illinois. Homeny is active in the refractories and advanced ceramic committees of ASTM.
Check out more courses by Homeny: Advanced Thermal Properties of Refractories, Characterization of Refractory Microstructure, Drying and Firing of Refractories, Introduction to Glass Properties, Introduction to Refractories, Introduction to Refractory Compositions, Properties of Refractories, Refractory Fundamentals, and Refractory Manufacturing.
Registration Rates
Nonmember Access: $925 • Member Access: $860
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