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Refractory Materials

Though active since its foundation in the field of refractories for the glass industry (silico-aluminous, AZS, magnesites), in 2010 SSV has expanded its analytical equipment and expertise to provide a full range of services for characterization and consultancy on all families of refractory products and related raw materials (for steel, foundry, incineration, ceramics, etc.).

Thanks to the long experience gained by its technicians in the field of production, research and application of refractory products, SSV operates independently to support quality control activities, on-site inspections, qualification of new products, assistance on problems encountered in operation.

SSV is equipped to carry out analyses according to the main international standards, and is recognized as a center of excellence for the characterization of fused-cast AZS materials, especially for specific tests such as static and dynamic corrosion tests, exudation and blistering tests.

Insights

Microstructural analyses

Mineralogical Analyses

Process and product audits on refractories

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Chemical composition of raw materials

Chemical composition of refractories

Electrical conductivity

Thermal conductivity

Creep In Compression (CIC)

Determination of bulk density and open porosity

Linear thermal expansion

Post-mortem inspection of melting furnaces

Specific Heat Measurement

API package

Modulus of Rupture (MOR)

Cold fragmentation resistance test

Attack tests with slag, alkaline vapours, CO

Blistering tests

Tests of thermal conductivity and diffusivity

Static and dynamic corrosion tests

Exudation tests

Thermal shock resistance tests

Refractoriness Under Load (RUL)

Hot Modulus of Rupture (Hot MOR)

Permanent Linear Change (PLC) and Reheat Change