Modern Silica-Alumina Refractory Materials In The Construction Of Glass Furnaces

In the glass industry, alongside expensive, fused refractory materials for the melting zones, there is a big interest in fired silica-alumina materials. These materials are being widely used in the construction of glass furnaces (crowns, walls) and regenerators because of their proper chemical composition, good strength, thermal shock resistance and many other properties. In this article, fired silica - alumina materials, are presented, together with their production method and possible applications.