Refractory Technology
Thoria is an expensive refractory material and is radioactive in nature. Thorium oxide is used in the manufacture of

Muffles for muffle furnaces
Crucibles used for melting of high purity metals
Insulating bricks
Segar cones

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Refractory Technology
Cermets are

Composite material containing both ceramic & metallic constituents
Used in space vehicles, missiles & nuclear energy plants
Having high strength & resistance to high temperature
All of these

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