MgO based refractory of new generation is developed by the joint competence of steelmaker, refractory producer and university scientists. Both new carbon free binder system and modification of the current binder systems are studied. The new refractory (either bricks or castable) is characterized and tested firstly in laboratory and then in full scale ladles. The development is directly towards the need of steelmaking. The new refractory is expected to result in great improvement of steel cleanness and prolonged lifetime of ladle lining. The sustainability and recyclability of the refractory should be another important factor in the development.

Bando:
Research Fund for Coal and Steel - RFSR-CT-2015-00005

Role of the Polytechnic:
Partner

Scientific coordinator of the Polytechnic:
Prof. Giovanni Mummolo – DMMM

SSD:
ING-IND 17 “Industrial mechanical engineering plants”