The 4th edition of the handbook Refractory Materials has been completely revised and expanded. It also appears in a new format (A5) with pictures (four colors) and e-book (disc). The reader obtains an extensive and detailed overview focusing on design, properties, calculations, terminology and testing of refractory materials thus providing important information for daily work. In the new edition of this standard work several chapters were revised with the assistance of new authors. The appendix was supplemented by following suggestions given by readers. The lists of standards and important literature were updated. Consequently, the “usability” of this handbook was enhanced further.   With the great amount of information this compact handbook is a necessity for any professional working in the refractory material or thermal process sectors. The e-book (disc) enables more flexibility when in the office or while travelling. The disc contains more information than provided in the book in form of publications focusing on refractory materials.     Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Manufacture of Refractory Materials 3. Raw Materials, Binders, Special Additives 4. Dense Shaped Refractory Products 5. Unshaped Refractory Products (Monolithics) 6. Functional Refractory Products 7. Heat-Insulation Materials 8. Refractory Metallic Materials (NEW) 9. Criteria for the Selection of Refractory Materials, Product Testing, Inspection Methods, and Quality Assurance 10. Safe Working Environment and Environmental Protection 11. Books, Papers (Special Issues), Literature, Surveys, Journals, Data Banks, Appendixweiterlesen