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Title:	Technology for Fabrication of Specialty Refractory Pot and Manufacturing of High-Density Specialty Glass Cullet for Radiation Shielding Applications
Area:	Material Sciences, Engineering Sciences
Focus Area:	Radiation Shielding
Social Benefits:	The refractory pots are fabricated using slip cast method to fulfil stringent physical, chemical and mechanical properties to ensure chemical, thermal, mechanical durability.
Developing Agency:	CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), West Bengal
Technology Readiness Index:	Technology Development
Email:	director@cgcri.res.in
Website Link :	http://www.cgcri.res.in
Source (more info) :	https://t.ly/l_sb

Brief Description

Description :

A process has been developed for fabrication of Specialty Refractory Pot of specific compositions suitable for melting high density specialty glass and manufacturing High Density Specialty Glass Cullet of specific composition for radiation shielding applications.The pot to withstand preheating temperatures up to 1450°C with repeated heating and cooling cycle (5-6 cycles at least).