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Is Mizzou not obsolete ?

With the advent of modern refractories like Kaowool, which insulate much better, are solid concrete heatsoaking refractories not...

Forum: Furnaces and their construction

metallab replied to the thread 100 lb iron pour..

To power a fueled furnace is much less efficient, particularly at iron temperatures as that is the limit reachable with fuel. But indeed...

metallab replied to the thread 100 lb iron pour..

I noticed this as well. That's why I don't like that most crucible suppliers specify the capacity in kilos or lbs. That is heavily...