Electro-fused Magnesia Market Definition
Electro-fused magnesia is a refractory material of high purity made by melting natural magnesite in electric arc furnaces. The process produces pure, highly crystalline structures with large-scale applications in the steel, cement, and construction industries and in the production of foundry, glass, ceramic, and porcelain. The material is produced by firing high-grade magnesite or calcined magnesia in three-phase electric arc furnaces with temperatures exceeding 2750°C to aid the fusion process, creating huge crystals of periclase. Fused magnesia has high temperature resistance, abrasion resistance, chemical stability, thermal insulation, and exceptional durability.
Structure
The electro-fused magnesia market is segmented according to purity into general and high-purity varieties. By application, the market is segmented into the refractory, ceramic, and electrical industries. Major players in the market include Tateho Chemical, RHI-Magnesita, Grecian Magnesite, Erzkontor, Liaoning Donghe New Material, Msia Refractory, Haicheng Houying Group, Hongyun Minerals, Qinghai Western Magnesium, and the Dashiqiao Huamei Group.
Additional Information
The Asia Pacific region is expected to drive substantial growth in the electro-fused magnesia market. Depending on its purity grade, Magnesia is used in the atomic energy industry, high-level basic refractories, and automotive sectors. However, the material and energy-intensive production processes are major restraints on market growth. Opportunities in the market lie in photocatalytic degradation, biomedicine, water treatment, and laser technology.
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