Refractories form the backbone of high-temperature industrial processes, protecting furnaces, ladles, and casting equipment from the destructive forces of heat, corrosion, and erosion.
In steelmaking, glass melting, and non-ferrous metal refining, refractory performance directly impacts process continuity, product quality, and cost efficiency.
Saint-Gobain’s zirconia-based materials provide the strength, phase stability, and chemical resistance needed to extend campaign life and minimize downtime in extreme operating conditions.
Why Zirconia Matters in Refractory Design
Zirconia offers unmatched resistance to slag penetration, molten metal corrosion, and thermal shock.
Our fused and stabilized zirconia grades are engineered with controlled grain structure and high purity, ensuring consistent performance where conventional alumina or magnesia refractories fail.
With decades of materials science expertise, Saint-Gobain supports refractory producers worldwide with solutions that enhance structural integrity and deliver measurable process improvements.
Key Application Areas
- Steel Refractories: Continuous casting nozzles, slide gates, and tundish linings engineered for clean steel production.
- Glass Refractories: AZS furnace linings providing long-term corrosion resistance to molten glass.
- Non-Ferrous & Foundry Applications: High-temperature insulation and contact refractories for precision melting and alloy processing.
The Saint-Gobain Material Advantage
- Exceptional slag and metal corrosion resistance
- Stable grain structure under repeated thermal cycling
- Predictable density and expansion behavior for precise fitting
- Proven track record in critical refractory environments worldwide
