Publisher's Synopsis
This third edition of "Raw Materials for the Refractories Industry" incorporated advances in the field since the second edition was published in 1986. A particular advance cited in the book is the consumption of raw material mineral types. Mineral specifications and up-to-date corporate developments and statistics are also included.;The book begins with introductory chapters highlighting industry trends, followed by a more detailed examination of refractories consumption in steel, cement and glass. Subsequent chapters examine the major refractory minerals - magnesia, graphite, zircon, alumina and dolomite. Included here are fused and special minerals, along with details of the merits of their use in various refractory applications, their main suppliers and producing areas, and their current market performance and outlook. A buyers guide is included in this third edition, listing major suppliers by mineral. The book is intended to be useful guide to all those involved in the refractories industry, whether as suppliers, processors, traders or consumers.
