6 Industries that Require Refractory Materials
Loka Refractories - Did you know that refractory materials contribute to our daily lives?
Refractory materials actually have a big role in the existence of things we need everyday such as fuel, vehicles, electricity, shelter, and many more.
That's what makes refractory materials the foundation of the following industries. Want to know more about it? Check out the explanation below!
6 Industries that Require Refractory Materials
1. Smelters
Smelter is an industry that processes mining products so that the metal content increases. Smelter itself comes from the word smelting, namely the separation of pure metal from metal ore.
The process of separating pure metals from metal ores requires very high temperatures. This is where refractory materials come into play.
2. Cement industry
In the cement industry, refractory materials have a role as a protector of the steel shell and kiln shell from hot material, gas temperature, and abrasion.
In addition, the refractory plays a role in controlling the flow of material through the kiln. Refractory materials that are alkaline are often used by this industry.
3. Iron and steel industry
Various kinds of refractories are required in the production of iron and steel to operate the furnace.
Refractory materials are usually applied to the backup zone and working interface of the furnace according to their functions, including molding, mixing, transferring hot molten metal, molten steel and slag.
4. Glass and ceramics industry
Glass and ceramics are produced through a combustion process using a kiln/furnace oven.
Refractory material is a crucial component of the oven. The use of refractory materials plays a role in perfect combustion so as to produce quality products.
5. Chemical and gas industry
The chemical and gas industry involves very high heat and pressure energy, so a refractory material is needed.
Refractory materials with high alumina and insulation are needed in reformers, furnaces, reactors, burners, and many more.
6. Aluminum industry
The aluminum production process requires very high temperatures, such as in the refining and melting processes.
Various kinds of refractory materials are commonly applied to ladles and furnaces depending on the process. Industries that require refractory materials are not limited to those listed above.
There are still many other industries with various scales that require refractories.
For the sake of your industries, it is necessary to use good quality materials because refractory failure can cause substantial losses.
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