MTE4545

Refractories ( 3 points, SCA Band 2, 0.063 EFTSL)

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Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: Uses of refractories, types of materials that are used as refractories, general properties and sources of materials used in the manufacture of refractories. Sintered refractories including magnesia, doloma, magnesia-chrome, chrome-magnesia, forsterite, aluminosilicates, silica, zircon, silicon carbide, carbon (graphite) and chrome. Fusion cast refractories. Castable refractories. Refractories for thermal insulation. Measurement of the properties of refractories. Uses of refractories, examples in the ferrous and non-ferrous industries.

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Prerequisites: MTE3507