Refractory - Wikipedia In materials science, a refractory (or refractory material) is a material that is resistant to decomposition by heat or chemical attack and that retains its strength and rigidity at high temperatures [1]
REFRACTORY Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com Having a high melting point Ceramics that are made from clay and minerals are often refractory, as are metal oxides and carbides Refractory materials are often used as liners in furnaces
refractory - Wiktionary, the free dictionary refractory (plural refractories) A material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point A plant or factory that produces such material
What Are Refractories - The Refractories Institute (TRI) Refractories are ceramic materials designed to withstand the very high temperatures (in excess of 1,000°F [538°C]) encountered in modern manufacturing More heat-resistant than metals, they are used to line the hot surfaces found inside many industrial processes
About Refractories | WRA Derived from the Latin word, ‘refractarius,’ meaning stubborn, refractories are technologically advanced heat resistant, ceramic materials that can withstand thermal and mechanical abuse and chemical corrosion at extremely high temperatures
Refractory - definition of refractory by The Free Dictionary 1 Showing or characterized by obstinate resistance to authority or control: refractory children; refractory behavior 2 Difficult to melt or work; resistant to heat: a refractory material such as silica 3 Resistant to treatment: a refractory case of acne
What are Types of Refractories? - firebirdref. com Refractory materials are essential in high-temperature industrial applications and are widely used in metallurgy, construction materials, chemical industries, and power generation