CN-2
- Testing and improving physical properties; such as thermal shock, spalling, hot strength, fracture resistance, creep, thermal conductivity, and MOE
- Quality control and analytical tool use to improve refractory product quality, consistency, performance, or that reduce unit cost
- Evaluating and controlling monolithic materials property changes that occur during storage, mixing, installation, drying, and firing; including those caused by composition and additives
- Continuously monitoring variables and/or material properties related to refractory failure in severe service applications
- Microstructure analysis as it relates to material performance (using SEM, TEM, cathodoluminescence, high temperature confocal laser microscopy, optical microscopy, or other analytical tools)