4. Conclusion

In steel production, processes take place in particularly harsh environments and involve the use of refractory materials that are subjected to multiple stresses as well as corrosion and erosion.

In this context, the selection of refractory materials is a major challenge and remains a delicate issue, as it requires striking an optimal balance between often conflicting properties in order to address the variety of degradation mechanisms.

Engineers and technicians are tasked with identifying, characterizing, and prioritizing the stresses placed on refractory materials, while developing and comparing various technical solutions, some of which may be competing alternatives. The evaluation of these solutions relies in particular on experimental testing and feedback from industrial experience.

Through the analysis of representative...