LIST OF ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN

REFRACTORIES APPLICATIONS and News

BY DATE AND VOLUME NUMBER

Do you have an article you would like to be considered for publication in Refractories Applications an News?

For publication details please see Author Guidelines

2010, Vol. 15 No. 2 March/April

• It’s a Refractory Failure by R. Engel

• The Dry Out Profile of Steel Micro-Fiber Containing Refractory Castables by C. M. Peret, P. Bonadia, M. A. M. Brito, V. C. Pandolfelli

• Basics of the Vertical Section by J. D. Smith

• Pollution Reduction as a Refractory Selection and Process Improvement Methodology by D. Abrino

2010, Vol. 15 No. 1 January/February

• Reflections on Refractories, 1989-2009 by C. E. Semler

• Slag – Pig Iron Interface Impact on Refractory Wear Inside the Blast Furnace Hearth by A. D. Mariotti, E. Brandaleze, G. Buscaglia

• Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Colloidal Silica Containing Castables by M. R. Ismael, P. Bonadia, V.C. Pandolfelli

2009, Vol. 14 No. 6 November/December

• What Affects Erosion Resistance of Refractory Castables? by V.  dos Santos, L. Gonçalves, J. Gallo, J. Medeiros and V.  Pandolfelli

• Vast Amount of Refractory Information Online by C. E. Semler

• Silica Refractory: Something Old that is New by R. Engel

• Isothermal Sections by J. D. Smith

• Refractories Applications Transactions

• Effect of Celsian on Corrosion of Aluminosilicate Castable Refractories by D. Shukla, J. D. Smith

2009, Vol. 14 No. 5 September/October

• Flue Wall Brick Corrosion Mechanisms in Anode Baking Furnaces by P. R. T. Tiba, B. H. Teider, J. B. Gallo, V. C. Pandolfelli

• Behavior of Andalusite and Mullitized Andalusite Crystals Under Thermal Shock by L. Colombel, M. L. Bouchetou, J. Poirier

•  Thermal Stress Dynamics by A. W. Allen

•  Elasticity and Anelasticity in Refractories by A. W. Allen

2009, Vol. 14 No. 4 July/August

• Design and Failure of Monolithic Refractory Structures – Part 2 by G. Palmer, K. Tan

• Unimin Corporation Your Partner in Refractory Innovation by C. Karr

• R2U Castables: A Novel Placing Technique for BOF Removable Bottom by C. Pagliosa, L. Tonelli, N. Freire, V. Tofanelli and V. C. Pandolfelli

• Refractories Applications Transactions

  Investigations Into the Interactions of Deflocculated Castables Which Control Placing and Hardening Properties, Part 1: Placing Properties by C. Parr, C. Wöhrmeyer, J. Faure, J. Letourneux

2009, Vol. 14 No. 3 May/June

• Refractory Castables Selection for Wet-ShotcreteApplications in Torpedo Cars and Troughs by M. A. Quintela, E. P. Ponce de Lion, A. J. Valadares and V. C. Pandolfelli

• Shoes to Fill by J. P. Willi

• The Next Generation of Refractorists to Wear New Shoes by M. Rigaud

• 45th Annual Symposium on Refractories by D. Shukla

• Designing and Failure of Monolithic Refractory Structures – Part 1 by G. Palmer

2009, Vol. 14 No. 2 March/April

• Phase Equilibria Diagrams of Three Components - Reactions and Crystallization by J. D. Smith

• Lining Design Considerations by R. Engel

• Refractories Review, ala Aachen Colloquium’08 by C. Semler

• A Different Perspective by G. Bases

• Refractories Applications Transactions

  Non-Classical Creep Behavior of Fusion-Cast a/b Alumina Refractories by James G. Hemrick and Andrew A. Wereszczak

2009, Vol. 14 No. 1 January/February

• Rath Refractories Inc., Milledgeville, Georgia by M. Hoss

• Chemical Additives and Their Behavior on the Refractory

• Castable Processing and Properties by I. R. Oliveira, V. C. Pandolfelli, R. W. Luiz

• Phase Equilibria Diagrams of Three Components – Systems Containing Limited (or no) Solid Solution by J. D. Smith

• Polymer Bonded Refractories by D. M. Martin, O Hunter, Jr.

2008, Vol. 13 No. 6 November/December

• Almatis Comapny Profile

• Let’s Make A Mullite Matrix! by B. Myhre

• Laboratory and Industrial Testing of Silica Bricks
  for Coke Ovens by M. A. Camerucci, A. G. Tomba M., A. L. Cavalieri, M. de Córdova, D. Beltrán, R. Topolevsky

2008, Vol. 13 No. 5 September/October

• U.S. Refractories Industry – 2002 to 2007 by C. Semler

• Corrosion Resistance of Metal Powders for High-Carbon-Containing Refractory Castables with Different Binders by V. G. Domiciano, V. C. Pandolfelli

• Elastic Properties of Refractory Materials by O. Hunter, Jr.

• Missouri Refractories Co., Inc. by W. L. Headrick

2008, Vol. 13 No. 4 July/August

• Refractories Meeting of Czech Silicate Society by R. Bradt

• Overview of Refractory Properties by C. Semler

• Pumping Refractory: Effects and Considerations of Conveying System by B. Allen

• Systematic Approach to Extend Potlife in Primary Aluminum Production by C.E. Zangiacomi, P. Bonadia, J.B. Gallo, and V.C. Pandolfelli

• Let’s Make a Castable! Part 2 by B. Myhre

2008, Vol. 13 No. 3 May/June

• Insulation: Friend or Foe? by R. Engel

• State-of-the-Art Refractory Shotcrete Techniques & Practices by B. Allen

• Implementing Online Thermography in Torpedo Ladles by S. Silva, E. Fernandes, A. Oliveira, S. Accatini, S. Justus, E. Gonçalves, F. Vernilli, E. Longo

• Let’s Make a Castable! Part I by B. Myhre

2008, Vol. 13 No. 2 March/April

• The Way We Were by D. Jarvis

• Testing the Integrity of Refractory Lined Vessels Using the NDT Technique P-Response by G. Palmer

• Thermal Shock Testing of Refractories - Revisited: Part II by C. Semler

2008, Vol. 13 No. 1 January/February

• Allentown Shotcrete Technology, Inc., A Putzmeister Company by B. Allen.

• Colloidal Silica Bonded Refractory Castables: Optimization of the Particle Size Distribution by M. R. Ismael, R. Salomão and V.C. Pandolfell.

• Benefits from the Use of Precast Shape Technology in Refractory Linings by P. Fisher.

• Thermal Shock Testing of Refractories - Revisited: Part 1 by C. E. Semler.

2007, Vol. 12. No. 6 November/December

• Behavior of Monolithic Refractory and its Importance in Design of Refractory Structures by G. Palmer and R. Ellis

• Thermal Diffusivity and Its Measurement by O. Hunter, Jr.

• UNITECR 2007 - A Student Perspective. by D. Shukla, K. O’Hara, L. Bender and R. Kueny

• Test Methods for Modern Refractories in Contact with Aluminum by D. Shukla

2007, Vol. 12 No. 5 September/October

• Update on Refractories in Japan by C. Semler

• Riverside Refractories, Inc. - 78 Years Of Progress by M. Alexander

• Phase Equilibria Diagrams of Two Components with Solid by J.D. Smith

• Selecting Steel Anchors for Monolithic Refractory Linings by G. Palmer and M. Smillie

2007, Vol. 12 No. 4 July/August

• “Refractories Career = Unexpected Opportunities Worldwide” by C. Semler

• Pricing and Marketing in the Refractory Industry: A Different Perspective by G. Bases and F. Bases

• Microstructure Development and Characterization of Phases in Ceramics by J. P. Guha

• Refractories Applications Transactions

  Interaction of Molten Ultra Low Carbon Steel with Carbide and Nitride Refractory Materials by R. Tuttle, K. Peaslee and J. Smith

2007, Vol. 12 No. 3. May/June

• India Revisited by C. Semler

• The Forty-Third Annual Symposium On Refractories, “Thermal Management” by D. Shukla

• Elastic Properties Of Refractories: Their Roles In Characterization by R. Bradt

2007, Vol. 12 No. 2 March/April

• Review of Refractories in 2006 by C. Semler

• Ceramic Research at CINVESTAV - Saltillo, Mexico by J. Almanza Robles

• Interactions between Silica Fume and CAC and Methods to Optimize Castable Placing Properties by C. Parr, C. Wöhrmeyer, M. Iiyama and R. Roesky

• Organic (Temporary) Binders For ceramic Systems by S. Levine

2007, Vol. 12 No. 1 January/February

• Kerneos: Committed to Delivering the Best in Aluminate Technologies by C. Parr

• Patent generation and the Technological Development of Refractories and Steelmaking by C. M. Peret, J. A. Gregolin, L. I. Faria, V. C. Pandolfelli

• Calculation of Transient and Steady State Heat Transfer in Refractory Linings Under Various Conditions by Greg Palmer

2006, Vol. 11 No. 6 November/December

• Phase Equilibria Diagrams of Two Components by J. Smith

• U.S. Refractories Industry – 2000 to 2005 by C. Semler

• Evaluation of Aggregates from MgO-TiO₂-CaO System Used in Refractories for Burning Zone of Cement Rotary Kilns by L. Ferreira, J. Rodrigues, L. Bernardes, J. Baldo, J. Bressiani

• The Business of Refractories - Guidelines for Survival and Growth by W. McCracken
  Refractories Applications Transactions
  Influence of Iron Oxides on Corrosion of Refractories Used in Steel Making by J. Poirier and M. Bouchetou

2006, Vol. 11 No. 5 September/October

• What’s Happening in India? by C. Semler

• Dragon & TCKilns Top Technical References Lead to European Orders by A. Slater

• Properties of Magnesium-Phosphate-Bonded Refractory Castables by G. Gower and I. Gower
  MgO-C Refractories for Steel Ladles Slag Line by M. Quintela, F. Santos, C. Pessoa, J. Rodrigues and V. Pandolfelli

• Refractories Applications Transactions
  Influence of Covers on Thermomechanical Performance of Steelmaking Ladles by A. R. Hanifi, A. Eilaghi, A. Salary, F. Golestani-Fard, W. L. Headrick

2006, Vol. 11 No. 4 July/August

• The Sleeping Giant (China) Has Awakened by C. Semler

• The 42nd Annual Symposium on Refractories, “Advances in Raw Materials” by D. Shukla

• Colloidal Silica as a Nanostructured Binder for Refractory Castables by M. Ismael, R. dos Anjos, R. Salomão and V. Pandolfelli

• RCJ Global, Inc. . . Dedicated to Integrated Employee Training Programs for Refractory Team Applications by R. Johnson

• Refractories Applications Transactions

• Influence of Aging Time on Rheological Behavior of Bauxite-Based Low-Cement Pumpable Castables by X. Zhou, K. Sankaranarayanane and M. Rigaud

2006, Vol. 11 No. 3 May/June

• Revelations of UNITECR ’05 by C. E. Semler

• FIRE - The Federation for International Refractory Research and Education .by J. Smith, S. Pirker, C. McFarlane, L. Bittencourt, V. Pandolfelli and M. Rigaud

• BRIL, Inc. by G. Bases

• Continuum Damage Mechanics Modeling of the Failure of Refractory
  Cup Under Thermal Loading and Chemical Shrinkage by X. Liang, W. Headrick, L. Dharani

2006, Vol. 11 No. 2 March/April

• American Ceramic Society St. Louis Section Fall Meeting 2005 by X. Liang

• Rheometric Techniques Applied to Refractory Ceramic Suspensions by R.D. dos Anjos, M.R. Ismael, R. Salomão, V.C. Pandolfelli

• Historical Reprint - Thermal Properties of Ceramic Materials by D. F. Day

2006, Vol. 11 No. 1 January/February

• UNITECR ‘05 by A. Rezaie

• Continuous Improvement of Refractories Continues by C. E. Semler

• Lock 3 Company – A Toll Processor by M. W. Vance

• Correlations of Unhydrous Phases Present in Calcium Aluminate Cement
  With Its Workability by M. R. Nilforoushan, M. R. Saerie, S. Otroj

• Historical Reprint – Low Cement/No Cement Monolithics – Their
  Potential for Ladle Metallurgy by J. L. Mendoza, R. E. Moore and C. H. Liu

2005, Vol. 10 No. 6 November/December

• Continuous Improvement of Refractories Continues, C. E. Semler

• Phase Rules - One Component Diagrams, J. D. Smith

• Investigation of Influence of Machining Coolant on Post-Mortem Property Evaluations, T. Sander

• Feature Article - Effect of Ferrosilicon, Silicon and Aluminum Antioxidants on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Magnesia-Graphite Refractory, Z. A. Nemati, S. K. Sadrnezhaad, H. R. Ahmadi Mooghari
  Refractories Applications Transactions

• Transient Stresses in Refractory Linings of a High Temperature Black Liquor, Gasifier, X. Liang, W. L. Headrick, L. R. Dharani, S. Zhao

2005, Vol. 10 No. 5 September/October

• A Perspective on UNITECR 2005 by J. Turner

• Industry Review - Latin America Refractory Industry Overview by A. K. Duarte, G. E. Gonçalves, R. H. M. Bittencourt, J. O. de F. Junqueira

• Cathodoluminescence Properties of Raw Minerals Used in Refractory Ceramics by M. Karakus

• Production of a High Mullite Content Material From Natural Andalusite: Influence of Grain Size by M. L. Bouchetou, J. P. Ildefonse, J. Poirier

• Trends in the Steel Industry and Developments of New Refractory Materials by M. Rigaud

2005, Vol. 10 No. 4 July/August

• The 41^st Annual Symposium on Refractories, Monolithics Advances, Installation and “Boom” by X. Liang

• Refractories Review 2005 - Update from China by C.E. Semler

• Institute Profile: Introduction to High Temperature Ceramics Institute AT Zhengzhou University, China 2005 by X. C. Zhong

• Feature Article: Vibrocast Refractories-Influence of Chamotte Grains on Thermochemical Properties by V. A. Estani, A. D. Mazzoni and E. F. Aglietti

• Testing the Integrity of Refractory Lined Vessels sing the NDT Technique P-Response by G. Palmer

• Historical Reprint: Theoretical and Practical Considerations of the Strength of Ceramic Materials by R. E. Moore

• The Refractory Lining Thermal Modeller by I. Mann


Refractories Applications Transactions

• Oxidation of ZrB₂-SiC Ceramics Under Atmospheric and Reentry Conditions by A. Chamberlain, W. Fahrenholtz, G. Hilmas and D. Ellerby

2005, Vol. 10 No. 3 May/June

• Basic Facts Never Change by C.E. Semler

• Feature Article: Water Content and Its Effect on the Drying Behavior of  Refractory Castables by F.T. Ramal Jr., R. Salomão and V.C. Pandolfelli

• Application of Aluminate Cement Synthesized at Ultra-low Temperature by W. Jiezeng, Z. Dafan, Z. Luju, C. Long and C. Bianmei

• UNITECR’05 Preliminary Technical Program

• New Developments in Calcium Aluminate Cement Containing Castables for Steel Making Applications by C. Parr, R. Roesky and C. Wöhrmeyer

• Company Profile: Looking Beyond the Mountain by G. Dixon

2005, Vol. 10 No. 2 March/April

• Company Profile: Clayburn Company Celebration by D. Lane

• Steel Industry – Status and Changes by C.E. Semler

• Institute Profile: High Temperature Ceramic Refractories Research At Polytech ’Orleans by J. Poirier and A. Gasser

• Presentation Transcript --- Health and Safety Regulations Affecting the U.S. Refractories Industry by R. Crolius

• Feature Article: Development of a Computer Program to Model Drying of Castable Blocks and Linings by D. A. Bell and H. M. Winkelbauer

• Thermal Shock Of Refractories by H. Chandler

• Technical Bulletin - Refractory Concrete Reinforced With Stainless Steel Fiber by G. Palmer

2005, Vol. 10 No. 1 January/February

• St. Louis Section Meeting by E. Feiner

• The Materials Science and Engineering Department of the University of
  Missouri-Rolla is Pleased to Announce the Election of Delbert E. Day

• Selected Factors that Contribute to Refractory Successes by C.E. Semler

• Guest Review: Pouring Pit Refractories (Far away and A long time
  ago; year 1954) by Z. Zaretzky

• Feature Article: Research on Thermomechanical Stress of Long Nozzle and
  Improvement Measures by W. Zhigang, L. Nan, K. Jiangyi and L. Yourong

• The Performance of Newly Developed Refractories for Continuous Casting by K. Morikawa,  J. Yoshitomi and K.Asano

• Report on the “NSF-AFOSR Joint Workshop on Future Ultra-High Temperature Materials” by W. Fahrenholtz and G. Hilmas

• Historical Reprint: Heat Transfer Mechanisms in Refractory Materials by A. Allen
  Refractories Applications Transactions

• Influence of the Liquid Phase on the Slag Corrosion of Andalusite-Based Refractories by F. Qafssaoui, J. Poirier, J.P. Ildefonse and P. Hubert

2004, Vol. 9 No. 6 November/December

• Refractories Knowledge and Experience is the Foundation for Future Advances by C.E. Semler

• Guest Review --- Refractories, Effective Survival at Home, or Otherwise by W. H. McCracken

• Institution Profile: ANFRE: The National Association of Refractory Products Manufacturers of Spain by C. Baudin

• Feature Article: Refractory Testing and Evaluation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for Black Liquor Gasifier Applications by J. G. Hemrick, J. R. Keiser, R. A. Peascoe, C. R. Hubbard, E. Lara-Curzio

• Anchor Design in Sympathy with Material and Application Developments by P. Nebgen

• A Brief Review of Current Black Liquor Gasification Technology and a Modeling of Chemrec Gasifier by X. Liang, W. L. Headrick, L. R. Dharani, J. Wei

2004, Vol. 9 No. 5 September/October

• News from the World Refractories Congress (WRC’04) by C.E. Semler

• Company Profile: Refractories For Gasification Reactors – A Gasification Technology Supplier’s Point of View by D. Volkmann, C. Reuther and T. Just

• Institution Profile: Refractory Research Group – U.S. DOE, Albany Research Center by J.P. Bennett

• Feature Article: Refractory Liner Materials used in Slagging Gasifiers by J.P. Bennett and K. Kwong

• Interaction of Refractories and Alkaline Containing Corrodants by A. Rezaie, W.L. Headrick, W. G. Fahrenholtz, R. E. Moore, M. Velez and W. A. Davis

 2004, Vol. 9 No. 4 July/August

• The Guest Business Review: Mg-Al Spinel: is it the Mullite of the 21^st Century by R. Bradt

• Institution Profile: Mechanical Testing and Research Laboratory-Ceramics Division at INTEMA Unmdp/CONICET-Argentina by M. A. Camerucci, A. G. T. Martinez and A. L. Cavalieri

• Feature Article: Key Properties for the Optimization of Refractory  Castable Drying by M. M. Akiyoshi, F. A. Cardoso, M. D. M. Innocentini and V. C. Pandolfelli

•  40 Years of the St. Louis Symposium by J. D. Smith

• Particle Size Distribution Control for Refractories Forming Rheology by J. E. Funk, D. R. Dinger and J. E. Funk, Jr.

• The 106^th Annual Meeting & Exposition of the American Ceramic Society by H. Guimaraes Neto, X. Liang and A. Rezaie

• Tehran International Conference on Refractories by F. Golestani-Fard, A. R. Hanifi and W. L. Headrick

2004, Vol. 9 No. 3 May/June

• The Guest Business Review:  Changes To Refractory Companies Serving The Glass Industry, A U.S. Perspective by M. A. Nelson

• Curiouser and Curiouser by T.E. Gibson, L.C. Irwin and J.L. Williams

• Refractories Industry Status and Changes by C. E. Semler

• Institution Profile:  OJSC-The Ukrainian Research Institute of Refractories Named After A.S. Berezhnoy, by V.V. Primachenko and V.V. Martynenko

• Feature Article:  The Optimization of Cac Based Castable Systems for Wet Shotcreting Applications in Steel Ladles by P. Evangelista, C. Parr, C. R. Rong, T. Shouxin, M. Jining

• Low Cement Castables Behavior Towards Alkali Corrosion Using the ASTM C 987-00 Test. by J. C. Scordino and E.F. Aglietti

• Replacement of Cold Ramming Mixes with Carbon Bonded SiC Bricks in Aluminum Electrolytic Cells by M. R. Nilforoushan, 9[3] 22 -26 (2004).

• Calculation of Temperature and Stress Distribution for Ladle Lining by W. Zhigang, L. Nan, K. Jiangyi, L. Yourong, J. Guozhang, C. Rongrong, H. Pingxian

• 40^th Symposium on Refractories, "Refractories for Foundries" by A. Rezaie

2004, Vol. 9 No. 2 March/April

• The Guest Business Review:   “The Future of the North American Refractory Industry” by W. K. Brown

• What Do Refractory Consultants Do?? by C. E. Semler

• Institution Profile:  TRI: A Tradition of Service by R. Crolius

• Feature Article:  Effect of Curing Conditions on the Properties of Ultra-Low Cement Refractory Castables by F. A. Cardoso, M. D. M. Innocentini, M. M. Akiyoshi and V. C. Pandolfelli

• Development of Magnesia-Spinel Bricks with High Resistivity Against Alkali Salts in Rotary Cement Kilns by H. Komatsu, M. Arai and S. Ukawa

• Effect of Addition of ZrO₂ On Sintering and Slaking Resistance of CaO Clinker by C. Min, S. Ito and A. Yamaguchi

• Current Understanding of Oxy-fuel Glasstank Crowns by X. Liang, W. L. Headrick and L. R. Dharani

2004, Vol. 9 No. 1 January/February

• The Guest Business Review:  US Refractories in Cost/Price Squeeze by P. H. Ormond

• Snapshot of the Refractories Industry in South Korea by C. E. Semler

• Institution Profile:  High Temperature Ceramics Research at the University of Missouri-Rolla by J. D. Smith

• Feature Article:  Recycling of Industrial and Natural Wastes to SiAlONs by Y. Miyamoto, S. Kanehira, and M. Radwan

• Influence of Calcium Aluminate Cement on Rheological Behavior of Bauxite-Based Low-Cement Pumpable Castable by X. Zhou, K. Sankaranarayanane, M. Rigaud, N. Zhou and S. Zhang

• Development of Non-Polluting Taphole Mixture by J. L. Perez, K. Takeda, K. Shiraishi, F. Inoue, and N. Honda

• Microstructures of Refractories for the Glass Industry by M. Velez and M. Karakus

• UNITECR 2003 by R. B.Tuttle

2003, Vol. 8 No. 6 November/December

• The Guest Business Review: Musings of a Retired Steel Plant Ceramic Engineer by M.P. Fedock

• Company Profile: HOTWORK-USA Portable Combustion Services for the Controlled Heatup/Dryout of Refractory Linings in High Temperature Process Furnaces and Vessels by Hotwork-USA Marketing Department

• Institution Profile: CETMIC (Technology Center of Mineral Resources and Ceramics) by E. F. Aglietti

• Feature Article: Thermomechanical Simulations of Refractory Linings . . . An Overview by J. Poirier

• Mechanisms of Hydration/Carbonation of Magnesia Sinters – Part III by P.R.G. Brandao, G.E. Goncalves, and A.G. Morato

2003, Vol. 8 No. 5 September/October

• The Guest Business Review:  Challenges Continue for the Japanese Refractories Industry by L. Sheppard

• Institution Profile:  Refractory Research Group in Nagoya Institute of Technology by A. Yamaguchi and S. Hashimoto

• Feature Article:  The Trend of Monolithic Refractory Technology in Japan by K. Murakami, T. Yamato, Y. Ushijima, K. Asano

• High Performance Refractory Castables: Particle Size Design by R. G. Pileggi, F. T. Ramal Jr., A. E. Paiva and V. C. Pandolfelli

• Studies on a Binder Matrix of Refractory Castables – Influence of Dispersants on Flow Characteristics by H. Hommer and K. Wutz

• The UNITECR Phenomenon by L. J. Trostel, Jr.

2003, Vol. 8 No. 4 July/August

• The Guest Business Review:  More than a Year Later, the Facts Show that President Bush’s Steel Program is Working by C. W. Connors

• 39^th Symposium on Refractories, "Raw Materials and Monolithics" by W. Headrick

• Special Symposia at the 105^th Annual Meeting of AcerS by L. Sheppard

• Institution Profile:  GmbH DIFK German Institute of Refractory and Ceramics by J. Poetschke

• Feature Article:  Characterization and Modeling of Glass Tank Refractories at University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) by W. Headrick, R. Moore, J. Hemrick and M. Ferber

• New HiTemp Thermo Website Provides Scientists with Thermochemical Databases and Models for High-Temperature Materials Processing, Combustion, and Corrosion by M. Allendorf, and M. Medlin

• Refractories for Gasification by W. A. Taber

• Computer Simulation of the Thermomechanical Performance of Refractory Anchors by M. M. Akiyoshi, A. P. Silva, R. Pereira, V. C. Pandolfelli

• Research on Tin Bath Fireclay Block Stabilized with Ultra Low Cement by Y. Ruilian and W. Jiezeng

• Properties and Application of Slide Nozzle Plate for High Oxygen Content Steel by J. Congjin, W. Ning, Q. Wendong, L. Zeya, M. Jining

2003, Vol. 8 No. 3 May/June

• The Guest Business Review:  Focusing On The Future: A Proposal by Rob Crolius

• Structure, Properties And Behavior Of Kyanite: Use In Refractory Monolithics by M. Karakus and R.E. Moore

• Institution Profile:  UBCeram - Ceramics and Refractories Research and Testing Laboratory at Metals and Materials Engineering Department of UBC, Vancouver, Canada by G. Oprea and T. Troczynski

• Feature Article:  Shotcrete Performance of Refractory Castables by R. G. Pileggi, Y. A. Marques, D. Vasques Filho and V. C. Pandolfelli

• Inhibiting Hydration of Aluminum Powder Using SiO₂ Coatings by S. Zhang, S. Hashimoto and W. E. Lee

• Synthetic Alumina Raw Material Concepts for SiO₂ Free, High Strength Castables in the Temperature Range to 1200°C by R. W. McConnell, A. Buhr, B. J. Baier, J. M. Aroni and S. Schlüssler Feuerungsbau

2003, Vol. 8 No. 2 March/April

• The Guest Business Review:  Is Your Refractory Expertise Up Close and Personal? by R. C. Johnson

• Company Profile:  The Nanchuan Minerals Group of Chongqing, PR of China: An integrated producer from the mine through materials processing: mining - fusion manufacturing - mineral processing by Bill Holroyd

• Institution Profile:  Refractory Research Group Iran University of Science & Technology, Department of Materials and Metallurgy Engineering by F. Golestani-Fard

• Feature Article:  Measuring Castable Rheology By Exothermic Profile by C. Alt, L. Wong, and C. Parr

• Alumina-Zircon Refractories Bonded With Phosphoric Acid by M. Suarez, A. D. Mazzoni and E. F. Aglietti

• Refractory Raw Materials from China – Overview by Á. B. Lopes

• Dr. Victor Carlos Pandolfelli to Present Keynote Lecture at the Annual St. Louis Refractories Symposium by R. E. Moore

2003, Vol. 8 No. 1 January/February

• Latin American Association of Refractory Manufacturers Annual Meeting by R. E. Moore

• Closing of National Refractories by R. E. Moore

• Pittsburgh Refractory Ceramics Division Meeting by R. E. Moore

• Glass Manufacturers Focus on Furnace Performance and Cost Issues by L. M. Sheppard, Contributing Editor

• The Guest Business Review:  North American Refractory Industry at a Crossroads by W. P. Kelly

• Company Profile:  High-Temp, Inc. by L. Groupp, Technical Manager

• Institution Profile:  Research and Education at Wuhan University of Science and Technology, P.R. China by L. Nan

• Feature Article:  Refractories For Molten Aluminum Contact Part II: Influence of Pore Size on Aluminum Penetration by O. Siljan and C. Schøning

• Advanced Techniques for Measuring Rheology of Cement Based Refractories by N. E. Bunt

• High Performance Submerged Nozzle for Thin Slab Casting by Q. K. Robinson and D. M. Gerstl

2002, Vol. 7 No. 6 November/December

• Company Profile: C-E Minerals, Inc.....A Leader In Industrial Minerals For Over 35 Years by D. C. Johnson

• Institution Profile: IAS Technical Center in San Nicolas, Argentina by E. Brandaleze

• Feature Article: Refractories For Molten Aluminum Contact Part I:  Thermodynamics and Kinetics by O. Siljan, G. Rian, D. T. Pettersen, A. Solheim and C. Schoning

• The Basic of Tundish Slurry Spray by J. W. Stendera

• UMR Digital Library:  High Zirconia AZS Refractories by M. Velez, M. Karakus and R. E. Moore

2002, Vol. 7 No. 5 September/October

• Company Profile: Magnesita SA. by Magnesita Export Department

• Institution Profile: Materials Microstructural Design Group (GEMM) at UFSCar, Brazil by J. Anchieta Rodrigues

• Feature Article: The Drying Behavior Of High-Alumina Ultra-Low Cement Refractory Castables Under Different Heating Rates by M. D. M. Innocentini, A. R. Studart, M. M. Akyioshi, A. E. M. Paiva, V. C. Pandolfelli, and L. R. M. Bittencourt

• Present Stage Of Development Of Pitch-Impregnated Chemically Bonded Dolomitic Bricks In Brazil by A. de Oliveira Figueiredo Junior, W. Queiroz Cassete and J. Mendes Nunes

• The Influence Of Ferro Silicon Nitride On The Performance Of The Modern Taphole Mud For Blast Furnace by Á. Bravo Lopes

2002, Vol. 7 No. 4, July/August

• Company Profile:  Fibercon International, Inc. by Keith Foley

• Institution Profile:  Ceramics and Industrial Refractories of École Polytechnique by M. Rigaud and C. Allaire

• Feature Article:  Basic Shapes for Applications in Steel Ladles
  and Continuous Casting by D. J. Griffin, M. Loeffelholz and D. Wagner

• Hot Adhesion Of Gunning Refractory Mixtures by G. Gasillón, A.G. Tomba Martinez, A.L. Cavalieri, M. de Córdova
  and R. Topolevsky

• Refractory Quality Standards For Oil Refining Applications by J. R. Peterson

2002, Vol. 7 No. 3, May/June

• Company Profile:  Missouri Refractories Company, Inc. , by D. Hageman

• Institution Profile:  University of Sheffield, by W. E. Lee

• Feature Article:  Application Of Calcium Aluminate Cement To Dense Low Water Demand Refractory Castables, by C. Parr, B. Valdelièvre and C. Wöhrmeyer

• High Density Infrared Surface Treatments of Refractories, by T. Tiegs and C. Blue

• Resin-Bonded Refractories With Enhanced Oxidation Resistance, by T. A. Leitzel and H. D. Prior

• Improved Method For Lining Channel Furnace Inductors, by E. R. Webster Jr.

2002, Vol. 7 No. 2, March/April

• Company Profile:  Heidelberger Calcium Aluminates...For Better Building by R. R.Stacy, Vice President Sales & Marketing

• Institution Profile:  Instituto De Cerámica Y Vidrio, Csic, Spain, by C. Baudín de la Lastra, Ph.D., Staff Researcher at the Instituto de Cerámica y Vidrio and Secretary of the Refractories Section of the Spanish Ceramic Society, Spain

• Ceramic Engineering At The University Of Missouri-Rolla (Part II of II) by J. Smith

• Feature Article:  Control Of Formulation And Optimization Of Self-Flow Castables Based On Pure Calcium Aluminates by P. César Evangelista, Lafarge Aluminoso do Brazil, Brazil, C. Parr, C. Revais, Lafarge Aluminates, France, Presented at ALAFAR ’00

• A Total Quality Philosophy –The Key To Success by Adriana M.C.Teklitz and J. A. Kaniuk, Zircoa Incorporated, Solon, Ohio; previously published in the St. Louis Refractories Symposium 1995

• Benefits Of Sintered Magnesium Aluminate Spinels In High Purity Castable Refractories by R.W. McConnell, R.A. Marra, F.A. Fullington, Alcoa World Chemicals North America, Presented at ALAFAR’00

2002, Vol. 7 No. 1, January

• Institution Profile --- University of Missouri-Rolla by W. L. Headrick

• Company Profile: Allied Minerals by L. Sheppard, Contributing Editor

• Feature Article: The Effect of Environmental Temperature Conditions on the Rheology of Deflocculated Refractory Castables by C. Alt, C. Parr, and C. Revais

• A Novel Methodology to Evaluate the Oxidation Resistance of Carbon-containing Refractories by M. A. Quintela,C. A. Pessoa, J. A. Rodrigues and, V. C. Pandolfelli

• New Refractories for Use in Aluminum Melting Furnaces by W. de Sousa Resende, C. Zirpoli, G. Lopes Da Silva and Silvio Araripe Sucupira

2001, Vol. 6 No. 4, November

• Company Profile: J.W. Lemmens . . .Manufacturers of Equipment of Elastic Properties and Quality Assurance by A. Van Leuven, J. W. Lemmens, Inc.

• Featured Article: Novel Form Free Installation Method for Refractory Castables by T. Richter, and D. Mclntyre, RHI Refractories America.

• Sample Preparation, Thermal Expansion, and Hasselman’s Thermal Shock Parameters of Self-Flow Refractory Castables by W. L. Headrick, Jr. and R. E. Moore, UMR.

• Creep Behavior and Physical Characterization of Fusion-Cast Alumina Refractories (Part III of III) by J. G. Hemrick and R. E. Moore, UMR; A. A. Wereszczak and M. K. Ferber, ORNL.

2001, Vol. 6, No. 3, August

• Company Profile: Kyanite Mining Corporation, World Leader in Production of Kyanite and Calcined Kyanite by J. J. Brown, Jr., Kyanite Mining Corp.

• Featured Article: Development of Insulating Dry Vibratable Refractories by J. Y. Liu, J. R. Tabor, J. E. Doig, Allied Mineral Products, Inc.

• Effect of the Heating Curve on the Thermomechanical Behavior of Refractory Materials by R. Pereira and A. Tôrres, Saffran Group, Brazil, M. M. Akiyoshi and V. C. Pandolfelli, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil .

• Creep Behavior and Physical Characterization of Fusion-Cast Alumina Refractories (Part II of III) by J. G. Hemrick and Robert E. Moore, UMR; A. A. Wereszczak and M. K. Ferber, ORNL.

• Report of the 179^th Meeting of ASTM C08 on Refractories, St. Louis, MO on March 22, 2001.

2001, Vol. 6, No. 2, May

• Featured Article: Different Types of In Situ Refractories, by W. E. Lee, S. Zhang and H. Sarpoolaky, University of Sheffield, Dept. of Engineering Materials, Sheffield, England.

• Company Profile: George P. Reintjes Refractory Contractors in Kansas City, MO, by R. E. Moore, UMR.

• Novel Fiber-Free High Temperature Insulation Refractory, by J.J. Liu and D. Dieckmann, Mattech Corp.

• Refractories for P/M and MIM Sintering Furnaces, by A. J. Osekoski, Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics.

• Improvement of Thermal Shock Resistance of Mullite Refractories, by G. Arambarri, S. Tamborenea, A.D. Mazzoni and E.F. Aglietti, CETMIC, Argentina.

• Creep Behavior and Physical Characterization of Fusion-Cast Alumina Refractories (Part I of II), by J. G. Hemrick and R. E. Moore, UMR; Andrew A. Wereszczak and M. K. Ferber, ORNL.

• Testing Center Leads the Way in Refractories Research by L. M. Sheppard.

2001, Vol. 6, No. 1, February

• Featured Article: Versatility of Gel-Bond Castable/ Pumpable Refractories, by S. Banerjee, Answer Technology Inc, Wheaton, Illinois, USA.

• CGR Approves Four New Research Projects at Recent Meeting, by M. Velez, UMR.

• Influence of the Accessory Phases in the Characteristics and Performances of Porous Basic Plugs and a New Security and Fixing System of the Plug, by A. Rodrigues and J. Mendes Nunes, Magnesita S.A., Brazil

• Thinking about Some Problems Related to Refractories for the New Century, by L. Nan, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, P.R. China

• Trends in Refractory Materials & Markets, by L. M. Sheppard.

• Company Profile: Magneco/Metrel, Inc. - An Evolution in Refractory Monolithics, by M. Velez, UMR.

2000, Vol. 5, No. 4, November

• Featured Article: Spinel Forming Castables, by T. A. Bier, C. Parr, and C. Ravain, Lafarge Aluminates, France.

• Projectable Materials: Viable Alternatives for High Temperature Repair of Secondary Refining Ladles, by E. S. Gomez and M. Ramirez Gledon, Harbison-Walker Refractories, Mexico.

• Design Improvements and Refractories Selection for Traveling Grate and Pelletizing Furnaces, by G. Ferreira, G. Nisiyamamoto, P. T. Sawamura, St. Gobain Group, Campinas State University, Brazil, R. Pavanello, and N. Barros Miranda, CVRD, Tubarao, Brazil.

• TRI's (The Refractories Institute) 50^th Anniversary, by Laurel M. Sheppard.

• Flow - Table Test, Important in Casting Operations, by R. Antram, Exxon.

• Cathodoluminescence Applications in Refractories, by M. Karakus, UMR.

2000, Vol. 5, No. 3, August

• Optimization of Concrete Based on 70-80% Alumina Cements, by P. C. Evangelista, LaFarge Brazil; C. Parr and C. Revais, LaFarge, France.

• UMR's CL Guru: Dr. Musa Karakus, UMR.

• Steel Ladle Refractory Practice A Continuing Evolution, by P. T. Troell, Harbison-Walker.

• Trends in Refractories Technology - Highlights of the 2000 AcerS Annual Meeting, by Laurel Sheppard.

• What is Happening to Shotcrete Placement?, by J. Farrell, Blastcrete Equipment Co.

• Air and Shotcrete, by W. Allen, Masters and Builders Equipment, Inc.

• Materials Microstructural Design Group (GEMM) at UFSCar, Brazil, by V. C. Pandolfelli and J. A. Rodrigues, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Materials Engineering Dept., Sao Carlos, Brazil.

2000, Vol. 5, No. 2, May

• Laser Systems Help Characterize Refractories, by L. Sheppard.

• Development of Resin-Bonded Mixes to "Seal" Tapholes, by H. C. Bassalo, A. K. Duarte, H. Amado, Magnesita S.A., Brazil; A. Gisbert, Refractarios Argentinos S.A.I.C.M., Argentina.

• Slag-Splashing in the Converters of CST, by A. R. do Valle Luiz, Companhia Siderúrgica de Tubarão, Brazil, A. Iram, Companhia Siderúrgica de Tubarão, Brazil, I. Sardinha, White Martins, Brazil.

• The Equipment Challenge of Dispensing Refractory, by B. Allen, Allentown Equipment, PA.

• 2000 Programs at the Institute of Ceramics for High Temperature, by Prof. L.Nan, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, P.R. China.

• Company Profile on Emhart Glass Manufacturing, Inc., by R. E. Moore.

2000, Vol. 5, No. 1, February

• Quality Indexes: New Method to Optimize the Efficiency of Processes and the Quality of Refractory Bricks, by C. E. Calle, Refractarios Peruanos, Peru (Part II of II).

• Ceramic Welding Used with High-Temperature CCTV in Advanced Repair Technique for Glass Furnace Refractory, by Adolph Sokolski, Lindhult & Jones, Inc.

• Preparation of High Emissivity Refractory Coatings for Energy Saving Applications, by L. Wenjun, L. Zhuang, X. Jili, J. Yi, X. Xin, University of Science & Technology of Beijing, P. R. China.

• Castables with Calcium Aluminate Aggregates Applied by Gunning, by P. C. Evangelista, L. Sampaio de Castro e Silva, Lafarge Aluminoso do Brasil, Brazil, B. Valdelievre, Lafarge Aluminates, USA

• Issues and Trends Affecting the U.S. Refractories Industry-1999, by R. Crolius, Refractory Institute.

• NSF Coordinated Refractories for Glass Melting Program at UMR, by M. Velez.

1999, Vol. 4, No. 2, October

• Quality Indexes: New Method to Optimize the Efficiency of Processes and the Quality of Refractory Bricks, by C. E. Calle, Refractarios Peruanos, Peru (Part I of II).

• Flash Flocculation: A New Concept for Spray-Gunning of Self-Flowing Refractory Castables, by F. Esanu, T. Troczynski, G. Oprea, University of British Columbia, Canada.

• Quality Assurance on Basic brick for the Glass Industry, by J. E. Neely, S. J. Lama, P. E. Page, Kaiser Refractories.

1999, Vol. 4, No. 1, May

• Heat Flow Calculations Worthwhile or Worthless?, by D. B. Ellson, Advanced Furnace Technologies, Australia.

• Lessons Learned from Refractory Concrete Failure, by T. J. Fowler, Monsanto Co.

• Transient and Periodic Methods for Determining Thermal Properties, by D. Martin, Iowa State University.

• High Temperature Mechanical Test as a Tool for the Microstructural Design and Evaluation of Advanced Castables, by V. C. Pandolfelli, J. A. Rodrigues, UFSCar, Brazil; A. P. M. Menegazzo, Escola SENAI; A. Rendtel, H. Hubner, Technical University of Hamburg, Germany.

1998, Vol. 3, No. 3, September

• Medium Cement Castables, by B. H. Valdelievre, Lafarge Calcium Aluminates, USA.

• New Sialon Bonded Refractories for Steel Industry: Purging Systems and Sliding gate Plates, by G. Barrere, J-P. Gakyere, F. Goulven, Saint-Gobain, France.

• Mechanisms of Hydration/Carbonation of Basic refractories, by P. Brandao, UF Minas Gerais; G. E. Goncalves, A. K. Duarte, Magnesita, Brazil.

• Profile of the New Refractories Association in South Africa.

• Mineral Fibers in the Spotlight-Implications and Options for Industrial Heating.

1998, Vol. 3, No. 2, June

• Reduce Energy Lost Reduce Energy Cost, by D. M. Martin, Iowa State University.

• Refractory Waste Management Financial Decision Model, by H. E. Nystrom, P. B. Thompson, UMR.

• Mechanism of Hydration/Carbonation of Basic Refractories, by P. Brandao, Federal University of Minas Gerais, G. E. Goncalves, A. K. Duarte, Magensita, Brazil.

• Mechanism of Hydration/Carbonation of Basic Refractories, Part II, by P. Brandao, Federal University of Minas Gerais, G. E. Goncalves, A. K. Duarte, Magnesita, Brazil.

1998, Vol. 3, No. 1, March

• Installation of Monolithic Refractories: Critical Issues for Successful Performance, by R. E. Fisher.

• Use of Refractory Magnesia Linings in Ladles and Tundishes, by J. E. Doig, Allied Mineral Products.

• Cryolite Attack of Silica-Alumina Bricks, by A. E. Pinto, F. G. Kaliman, Cidemat-Intemin-Segemar, Argentina and M. A. Cirino, FARA Refractarios, Argentina.

 1997, Vol. 2, No. 3, November

• Steelplant Refractories Containing Alphabond Hydratable Alumina Binders, by M. W. Vance, Reflex Inc.; K. J. Moody, Alcoa Industrial Chemicals.

• The Performance Diversity of Self-Flow Castables, by V. Jones, Alcan Chemicals, England.

1997, Vol. 2, No. 2, July

• Influence of Magnesium Aluminate Spinels on the Performance of Steelplant Castables, by W. Vance, G. MacZura, Alcoa Industrials Chemicals, Germany.

• Mullite Bonded Castables, by B. Myhre, A. M. Hundere, Elkem Refractories, Norway.

• The Influence of Taphole Operation on the Performance of the Refractories Castables for Trough Runners, by A. Bravo Lopes, G. Ferreira, J. Braha, Carborundum, Brazil.

1997, Vol. 2, No. 1, May

• Erosion of Castable Refractories, by S. Wiederhorn, NIST.

• A New Test Method for Evaluating Permeability of Refractory Castables, by J. Canon, T. Sander, UMR.

•  The Role Key Components in the Service Life of Magnesia-Carbon-Metal Composite, by R. E. Moore, UMR.

• Company Profile. Refractory Minerals Company, Inc., Union Ville, PA.

 1996, Vol. 1, No. 2, December

• Guide to Being an Author in Refractories Applications.

• Recent Trends in the Refractories Industry in South America, by P. R. H. M. Bittencourt, Magnesita, Brazil.

• Refractory Challenges: Optimizing Slag Splashing in Basic Oxygen Steelmaking, by K. Peaslee, UMR.

• Development of Non-Cement Castables, by F. Azizian, Alcan Chemicals, England.

• Cathodoluminescence Microscopy for Characterization of Steelplant Refractories, by M. Karakus, UMR.

• Thermal Shock Tests and Some Experiences in Argentina, by E. Aglietti, CETMIC, Argentina.

1996, Vol. 1, No. 1, September

• Guide to Being an Author in Refractories Applications.

• Refractory Concrete: Installation Problems and Their Identification, by R. E. Farris.

• Comparison of Various High Alumina Aggregates in 90 Percent Ultra Low Cement and Blast Furnace Trough and Runner Castable, by D. C. Jain, C-E Minerals Mulcoa.

• Olivine: An-Under Utilized Refractory Raw Material, by W. H. McCracken, F&S International; S. Slagnes, A/S Olivin, Norway.