Recycling of refractory bricks used in iron and steel industry

The present study will address the goals and consequences of recycling refractory materials, as well as the possible industries from which recyclable waste refractories might be gathered. When its useful life is over, the refractory material is typically recycled or dumped in industrial landfills. Refractory reuse is primarily motivated by the sustainable conservation of natural resources and environmental protection through the reduction of industrial landfills and CO2 emissions, as well as the reduction of landfill and user costs. Refractory material recycling has the following benefits: reduced costs for raw materials and disposal; improved environmental conditions; increased product line expansion and, as a result, opportunities for product placement in previously untapped and inaccessible markets; and increased user-compliance.