How Procurement Managers Can Select the Right Refractory Manufacturer for Steel & Cement Plants Industrial plants operate in extreme environments where  temperature, abrasion, chemical attack, and mechanical stress  are constant. In such conditions,  refractory materials  play a mission-critical role—protecting kilns, ladles, furnaces, and all high-temperature equipment. As industries modernize, the  demand for long-lasting, energy-efficient, and easy-to-maintain refractory s

High-Performance Refractory Suppliers for Steel & Cement Plants: Global Market Outlook 2025 Global Refractory Market 2025: What Procurement Teams Must Know Before Sourcing Suppliers The global refractory market is projected to surpass  USD 40 billion by 2025 , fueled by rapid growth in  steel, cement, energy, and infrastructure  development. However, while demand for refractory materials is increasing, the industry is undergoing a strategic transformation — where  performance

Silica Refractories Silica refractories were first created in 1822 in the United Kingdom from Ganister (caboniferous sandstone) or Dinas sand. Quartz, tridymite, and cristobalite are examples of crystalline modifications of silica, as well as an under-cooled melt known as quartz glass. Each of the crystalline alterations has a high and low temperature form that can transiently transition. Individual SiO2 modifications can have quite different crystal structures, resulting in