2001 TMS Annual Meeting: Exhibitor

Vulcan Refractories have a long-term commitment to the supply of quality refractories and industrial ceramic materials. The company has over 30 years experience in the manufacture of high duty refractory materials for use in high temperature or aggressive atmosphere applications. The product range is based around 3 main material groups:

• Silicon Carbide
• Alumina and Mullite
• Zirconia

Major applications are:

• Primary aluminum—Silicon nitride bonded silicon carbide blocks for lining primary reduction cells
• Secondary aluminum—Silicon carbide, alumina and aluminum titanate shapes for flow control, launder and furnace tapping areas
• Copper—Silicon carbide linings for melting and holding furnaces
• Powder metallurgy—Zirconia, alumina and aluminum titanate flow control nozzles