In this study, the main aspects found in the literature about refractories corrosion were reviewed, evaluating the feasibility of certain tests and relating them with experimental results. In the first part of this work, the main properties of the microstructure of the refractories were discussed, such as aggregates and the matrix, including the binder phase (resins or pitch), presence of carbon, porosity, additives and anti-oxidants. In this second part, the remaining aspects of corrosion, such as physical and chemical properties of refractories, slag characteristics and operating conditions are discussed, linking the theory with data from industrial practice. Specifically, it was analyzed the refractory from slag-line of steel ladle.
refractories; corrosion; steelmaking; slags
