by Dan Kunz | Apr 5, 2024 | Blog
Introduction As a trailblazer in ceramics technology, Refractron continues to push the boundaries of innovation with contemporary breakthroughs. Renowned for their cutting-edge MgPSZ Izory® HD, Refractron now ads another “feather to its cap” with...
by Refraction Technologies Corp | Nov 4, 2022 | Blog
Newark, NY November 2022 Refractron Technologies is excited to announce the appointment of its new ownership team effective July 2022. After the well-deserved retirement of our former owners Bob Stanton and Mark Walsh, Refractron Technologies gained a new ownership...
by Refraction Technologies Corp | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Refraction Technologies Corp | May 23, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Cazbah Admins | Apr 19, 2022 | Blog
Historical Perspective Ronald 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...
by Refraction Technologies Corp | Apr 4, 2022 | Blog
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...
