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Is “Made in America” What You Think?
Refractron participated on the WXXI program Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss when you see a label that says, “Made in America”. A recent piece in the conservative publication, the National Review, argued that “buying American” has little meaning in today’s...
Porous Ceramic Cleaning Guidelines
On occasion, glass-bonded porous alumina and silicon carbide ceramics may become clogged with contaminants. This article highlights several methods that can be evaluated for cleaning them.
Resilient Porous Ceramics
ISO-Certified and American-made, Refractron has maintained its position as an industry leader in the manufacture of resilient porous ceramics since 1984. Our suite of products is made from quality alumina and silicon carbide (SiC) formulations that create parts with...
White vs. Yellow Zirconia
Why are Zirconia Drawing Rings and Rolls Yellow? Does it Matter if They are White or Yellow?Yellow magnesia partially stabilized zirconia (MgPSZ) is typically manufactured from fused zirconia (ZrO2) that is made by melting the material in an arc-melting furnace at...
What are Izory® and Izory®HD?
Historical PerspectiveRonald Garvie and his team of researchers in Australia developed partially (P) stabilized (S) magnesium (Mg) zirconia (Z), Mg-PSZ, in the 1970s and named it “ceramic steel”. Materials science researchers worldwide followed quickly with numerous...
6 Factors for Selecting a Material for a Critical Application
Partially stabilized zirconia ceramics are strong, tough, or rugged, and provide outstanding wear and corrosion resistance. They can extend maintenance cycles, lower production costs, improve equipment reliability and performance, and increase the lifespan of mating...
Global Monolithic Ceramics Market Overview 2017: Key Market & Business Trends & Key Global Players
Refractron Technologies Corporation is mentioned in the ceramic market overview for 2017. Key Market Business Trends, Key Global Players and ceramics market overview. Refractron’s expertise is with zirconia based structural ceramics, including magnesia stabilized...
Simple Methods to Incorporate Silver and Copper Generate Antimicrobial Glasses and Porous Glass-Bonded Ceramics
New Case Study in the American Ceramic Society bulletin “Simple methods to incorporate silver and copper generate antimicrobial glasses and porous glass-bonded ceramics” written by our VP of Technology Taki Negas, Ph.D. Tyke has been awarded the Spriggs Phase...
Students Present Business Plans at “Shark Tank” Event
A special thank you to St. John Fisher College School of Business for featuring Refractron Technologies Corp. in their newsletter for the international marketing panel event hosted by our global application engineer Adam Crandall. This year also includes panel judge...
Texas Water 2017 Booth 1734
Adam P. Crandall is in Austin, TX this week for the TAWWA Texas Water show! Refractron Technologies Corp. partnering with Fin-Tek at Booth #1734. Stop by and talk with Adam about Ozone Diffusion and how Refractron can support your water needs!