FB 23080 Refractory materials
A research block (FB) within Jernkontoret’s technical area 23, Metallurgy.
Committee Chairperson
Karin Steneholm, Uddeholms AB
Vice chairperson
Daniel Sjöholm, AB Sandvik Materials Technology
Research Manager
Robert Vikman, Jernkontoret
Member companies
Bet-Ker Oy, Ylivieska
Calderys Nordic AB, Köping
Höganäs Sweden AB, Halmstadsverken, Halmstad
RHI Refractories Nord AB, Stocksund
AB Sandvik Materials Technology, Sandviken
SSAB Europe AB, Luleå
SSAB Europe Oy, Brahestad
SSAB Special Steels, Oxelösund
Uddeholms AB, Hagfors
Vesuvius Scandinavia AB, Luleå
Adjungerade institut och högskolor
Kungliga Tekniska högskolan, Stockholm
Swerim AB, Luleå
Purpose and general orientation
The research block here monitors and carries out research within the area of refractory materials for steel production (blast furnaces, electric arc furnaces, converters ladles and tundishes).
- Safety
- Steel quality
- Economy in refractory materials
- Sustainability
Training package for advanced ceramics
Within the research block Refractory materials, an extensive training package has been developed, designated report D 830. The report is available free of charge for member companies within technical area TO 23. It is only available in Swedish and Finnish. Please contact the Research Manager if you, as a member, wish to have a copy.
