Using Waste from Oil Production in the Production of Lightweight Bricks

Abstract

The possibility of using smeared soil from oil extraction and shale clay in the production of ceramic lightweight bricks without the use of natural traditional raw materials is shown. The suitability of the smeared soil containing an increased amount of organic matter and calorific value as a burnout additive for the production of lightweight bricks is investigated. The expediency of using interstitial clay (waste of combustible shale) as a binder for ceramic materials has been established. The resulting lightweight ceramic bricks have high physical and mechanical properties.