Survey of Ceramic Refractory Problems and Materials Shortages.

Abstract

This report summarizes 171 replies to a questionnaire requesting information on ceramic material shortages and problems with ceramic refractories experienced by metal smelting and metalworking companies. Raw material shortages consist of seven ores; the main problems appear to be with imported materials. Problems range from depletion of the supply to sole source control of quantity. The problems relating to refractory usage within the metals industries are detailed according to industry and end-item application. Recommendations and possible solutions are included. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA048108

Entities

People

  • Beverly Lees
  • George M. Harris

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bricks
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Cutting Tools
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Heating Elements
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Silica Glass
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Steel Industry
  • Turbines
  • Wear Resistance

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Metallurgy
  • Systems Analysis and Design