TITLE:
Synthesis and Characterization of a Red Clay Based New Composite Ceramic Material
AUTHORS:
Youness Rakhila, Amine Ezzahi, Abdellah Elmchaouri, Allal Mestari
KEYWORDS:
Red Clay, Clinker, Characterization, Physical Chemical Properties, Ceramic, Composite Materials
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Materials Physics and Chemistry,
Vol.8 No.7,
July
27,
2018
ABSTRACT: In this study, a new composite ceramic
material using a red clay matrix with different amount of clinker from the
cement industry has been developed. The aim is to valorize some natural
resources such as red clay and sub-products from the cement industry as clinker
in order to develop new materials for industrial and/or catalytic uses. Raw
materials were grounded in order to reduce the particle size and obtain a
homogeneous slip. The samples were mixed and compressed into pellets and
undergo a heat treatment up to 1100℃. Geotechnical characterization has been carried out. Firing proprieties
(shrinkage, water absorption, and mechanical resistance to the inflection) were
measured. The composition of the ceramic material was investigated by X-ray diffraction,
XRF, SEM and EDS methods. The incorporation of clinker in the ceramic composite
material up to 50 wt% exhibits good
behaviors (physical and mechanical proprieties) and can be used as a ceramic
product.