[Refractories] Assessing Monolithic Refractories

Monolithic refractories are well established as linings for a range of holding and melting applications during aluminium processing, as they provide optimum productivity and cost effectiveness. A wide range of products is available and, since aluminum furnaces have their own unique set of operating conditions compared to other refractory applications, suppliers offer specifically tailored material solutions. This article discusses how aluminium producers have developed a practical set of laboratory tests for furnace linings.