Properties and Testing of Refractories
- Garrick Ackart, EMBA
- May 4, 2023
- 1 min read

Will we see you in Westerville, Ohio, this July for the Properties and Testing of Refractories Course? Live, in-person lectures and lab demonstrations at the Orton Materials and Testing Research Center.
When: July 18, 19 & 20, 2023
What: A Three-Day Course Sponsored by the Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation
and The American Ceramic Society - Properties and Testing of Refractories
The objectives of this course are to introduce the participants to the fundamentals of
common refractory testing techniques and the microstructural-property relationships for
all classes of refractories. The laboratory sessions are designed to provide the
participants with direct experience in fabricating test specimens and the application of
standard ASTM test methods
Course outline:
Day 1
Thermal Properties
Mechanical Properties
Corrosion Properties
Thermo-Mechanical Properties
Standard Test Methods
Laboratory Session
Day 2
Silica Refractories
Alumino-Silicate Refractories
Basic Refractories
Special Refractories
Standard Test Methods
Laboratory Session
Day 3
Non-Oxide Refractories
Composite Refractories
Monolithic Refractories
Insulating Refractories
Standard Test Methods
Laboratory Session
Click on the link below to reserve your spot now!