Refractories for Aluminum (2^nd Ed., 2nd ed. 2017) Electrolysis and the Cast House

This book details the rigorous requirements for refractories designed for aluminium metallurgical processes: reduction, cast house, and anode production. The author describes requirements specific to the properties and structure of refractory materials that differentiate it from materials used for ferrous metallurgy, among others. A comparison is drawn between the properties and structure of refractories and carbon cathode materials from different  points of view: from the perspective of physical chemistry and chemical interactions during the metallurgical process and from the aspect of designing reduction pots and furnaces to accommodate the lifetime of metallurgical aggregates that are a part of aluminum refractory processes.

Preface.- Glossary.- The properties of refractory and heat insulation materials.- Refractories and carbon cathode materials for aluminum reduction cells.- Refractories and heat insulation materials for the cast house.- Refractories for the anode baking furnaces.

Reveals key principles of physical chemistry that play a significant role in aluminium production Summarizes requirements for optimized structure and properties of refractory materials Addresses contradictory concepts on critical components of refractories; the lining of reduction cells, thermal balance, and the features that constitutes the best refractory materials Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras