The refractories market is one of the main consuming sectors for industrial minerals, and has undergone important changes in recent years. The primary overriding trend has been one of reduced refractory consumption by volume coupled with demand for higher performance refractory products. But what does the future hold? This article provides a general overview of the refractories industry, including selected historical and current facts, various product trends, a review of the status of the steel industry, and some statistical projections.
Origin
Unknown
Journal Title
Industrial Minerals No 356 May 1997 29-30, 33, 35, 37
Sector
Refractories
Class
R 226