作者：Charles E. Semler;

作者单位：Semler Materials Services, Phoenix, Arizona 85248, USA

刊名：China's Refractories

ISSN：1004-4493

出版年：2003-01-05

卷：12

期：1

起页：3

止页：5

分类号：TQ175

语种：英文

关键词：Refractories situation;the United States;

内容简介

Factors affecting the U.S. refractories industry, such as decreasing demand, mergers, and decreased education are discussed, along with manufacturing statistics (i.e., annual value and product trends), indicating that the U.S. market has declined for five straight years. Research activities have changed, with more emphasis on practical, applied projects, which have continued to produce important advances. Many challenges and opportunities remain, based on the current and future business requirements.