Handbook of Refractory Materials provides a comprehensive and practice-oriented reference for professionals working with refractory materials and thermal processes. The fully revised and expanded 4th edition reflects current technical developments and industry requirements.
The handbook explains the manufacture of refractory materials and describes raw materials, binders and special additives in detail. It covers dense shaped products, unshaped refractories (monolithics) and functional refractory products. Dedicated chapters address heat-insulation materials and introduce refractory metallic materials, which appear as a new topic in this edition.
A central focus lies on material selection and application. The book explains criteria for choosing suitable refractory materials and outlines testing, inspection methods and quality assurance. Clear terminology and practical calculations support engineers in daily design and maintenance tasks.
The authors also address safe working environments and environmental protection, reflecting stricter regulations and higher safety standards. Updated lists of standards and key literature improve orientation and usability. Reader feedback helped expand the appendix and refine the structure.
The handbook appears in a compact A5 format with four-colour illustrations and includes an e-book (disc). The disc offers additional publications on refractory materials, enabling flexible access at the office or while travelling.
Handbook of Refractory Materials serves as an essential reference for engineers, designers, operators and researchers in refractory engineering and thermoprocessing technology. It delivers reliable, up-to-date knowledge for efficient, safe and compliant industrial applications.
