{"product_id":"9781119219880","title":"Refractory Material Selection for Steelmaking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book since 1974 written by a steelmaking end user and refractory engineer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do you pick the refractory you do? How do you choose? Where do you start the selection process? The answers to these questions must always take into account the balance of competing interests among operations, purchasing, and the suppliers. \u003ci\u003eRefractory Material Selection forSteelmaking\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate guide to finding ideal answers to these questions. By following the step-by-step instructions—paired with detailed explanations and full-color diagrams—readers will be able to critically select the materials that are most appropriate for them. This book considers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe goals of refractory selection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat causes refractories to wear out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe properties of refractories and their raw materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific refractory applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey strategies used to procure refractories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTom Vert's 25 years of experience in steelmaking combined with a ceramic engineering background provide comprehensive information that will benefit anyone working with refractories in steelmaking or any other industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley, John \u0026 Sons, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121629446384,"sku":"9781119219880","price":146.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119219880_p0.jpg?v=1763696844","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119219880","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}