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Title:

Technology for Fabrication of Specialty Refractory Pot and Manufacturing of High Density Specialty Glass Cullet for Radiation Shielding Applications  

Value Proposition:

A Process / Product Technology for fabrication of Specialty Refractory Pot and manufacturing of High Density Specialty Glass Cullet (D= 5.2g/cc)

Summary Application:

A process has been developed for fabrication of Specialty Refractory Pot of specific compositions suitable for melting  high density specialty glass and manufacturing High Density Specialty Glass Cullet of specific composition for radiation shielding applications. The pot to withstand preheating temperatures up to 1450OC with repeated heating and cooling cycle (5-6 cycles at least). 

Advantages:

The refractory pots are fabricated using slip cast method to fulfil stringent physical, chemical and mechanical properties to ensure chemical, thermal, mechanical durability.

Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute
CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute[CSIR-CGCRI]
:  director[at]cgcri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-33- 24735829
:https://www.cgcri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Ceramics [Materials] Composites [Materials] Materials Processes [Materials] Reactors/Plants [Chemistry, Chemical Processes]