Sintering and mechanical properties of porcelains prepared from algerian raw materials

Abstract

Porcelain is a type of ceramics highly valued for its beauty and strength. The overall goal of this work is to utilize local raw materials within the following fractions: 37 wt.% kaolin, 35 wt.% feldspar and 28 wt.% quartz. This composition has been selected on the basis of the ternary phase diagrams (kaolin-feldspar-quartz). The densification behaviour indicated that specimens sintered at 1200 °C for 2 h with a heating rate of 5 °C/min, have a bulk density of about 2.50 g/cm³. This value is slightly higher than that reported for the conventional porcelain products (2.45 g/cm³). Porcelain specimens with and without calcination sintered at 1200 °C for 2 h have tensile strength values of about 45 and 73 MPa, respectively (equivalent flexural strength values of about 122 and 197 MPa, respectively). The flexural strength values of both specimens are much higher than those reported for conventional porcelains (ranged between 60 and 80 MPa). Furthermore, the value of micro-hardness of the fired samples without calcination at 1200 °C is 9.3 ± 0.2 GPa which is higher than the commercial porcelain products (5.5 GPa).

Mechanical properties of anorthite based ceramics prepared from kaolin DD2 and calcite

“…In this work, the long-term goal is the development of a low cost anorthite from inexpensive raw materials, such as kaolin and calcite (CaCO 3 ) using a modified milling system. Many works have already been published for appreciating these native raw materials including bioceramics [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17], advanced ceramics [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] and ceramic membranes [28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42]. Most of these publications are closely related to this work and clearly highlight their possible applications.…”

Sintering and dielectric properties of a technical porcelain prepared from economical natural raw materials

“…Algeria is one of the countries in the world that have abundantly available raw materials, such as calcium carbonates (CaCO 3 ), dolomite (CaCO 3 .MgCO 3 ), bones (natural derived hydroxyapatite [Ca 10 (PO 4 ) 6 (OH) 2 ], kaolin, feldspar and quartz. Many works have already been published for valorizing these native raw materials, for the production of advanced ceramics [1][2][3], bioceramics [4][5][6], and ceramic membranes [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. In this way, an attempt has been done in order to use two types of kaolin (halloysite type and Tamazart), feldspar and Sintering and dielectric properties of a technical porcelain prepared from economical natural raw materials…”

Development and characterization of tubular composite ceramic membranes using natural alumino-silicates for microfiltration applications

“…Algeria is one of the countries in the world that have abundantly available raw materials, such as calcium carbonates (CaCO 3 )(CC), dolomite (CaCO 3 ·MgCO 3 ), bones (natural derived hydroxyapatite (HA): Ca 10 (PO 4 ) 6 (OH) 2 ), kaolin, feldspar and quartz. Many works have already been published for valorizing these native raw materials, for the production of advanced ceramics [1][2][3][4][5][6][7], ceramic membranes [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] and bioceramics [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. In particular, in the membrane field the possibility of replacing the more expensive starting materials by cheaper raw materials to be used as a support (which constitutes about 99% of the filter mass) is significantly important from economic and energetic points of view.…”