Job Description:

A Chemical Engineer or Chemist in the manufacture of refractory ceramic products plays a critical role in developing, testing, and optimizing heat-resistant materials (such as bricks, castables, and coatings) that withstand extreme temperatures, corrosion, and mechanical stress. They oversee the transformation of raw materials like alumina, silica, and magnesia into finished products for industries such as steel, cement, and petrochemicals.
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Job Summary

The Refractory Chemist/Chemical Engineer is responsible for conducting R&D;, managing quality control (QC) of raw materials and finished products, and optimizing manufacturing processes (mixing, molding, drying, firing) to enhance product performance, such as thermal shock resistance and chemical stability.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
Research & Development (R&D;) and Formulation
Formulation Development: Design current refractory formulations (mix designs) and improve existing products to enhance heat resistance, structural integrity,



and service life.
Material Testing: Conduct thermal analysis, chemical analysis, and physical testing (e.g., porosity, cold crushing strength, Bulk Density) of refractories.
Innovation: Research advanced ceramic materials and additives to reduce energy consumption during firing or improve performance in corrosive settings.
Production Optimization and Quality Control (QC)
Raw Material Inspection: "Gatekeep" the lab by testing raw materials (Alumina, Magnesia, Silica, binders) for purity and consistency before production.
Process Monitoring: Oversee mixing, pressing, and casting operations to ensure consistency.
Firing/Sintering Control: Monitor and adjust kiln temperature profiles (baking and drying schedules) to ensure complete sintering and minimize shrinkage/cracking.
QC Testing: Perform wet chemical analysis, XRF/XRD mineral analysis, and physical evaluations on finished products to ensu

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