Glossary
Degradation of refractories by slags in steelmaking - Examples and improvement of refractory performance
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Glossary
Degradation of refractories by slags in steelmaking - Examples and improvement of refractory performance

Authors : Philippe BLUMENFELD, Jacques POIRIER

Publication date: June 10, 2026 | Lire en français

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