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Proceedings of the 8th Conference and Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society, İstanbul, Turkey, 29 June - 03 July 2003, vol.264-268, pp.2489-2492
In this study, the main characteristics and technological properties of the waste clays from silver deposit located in the northern part of Kutahya (mid-south of Turkey) are presented. The clays were characterized by X-ray diffraction, DTA/TGA, and granulometry. The technological properties related to water absorption, linear firing shrinkage and flexural strength were determined by tests conducted. Samples were prepared by adding 5, 10, 15, 20% (by weight) waste clays into a main batch and shaped by both extrusion and molding method, then they were fired at 950°C. The results showed that clays from the silver deposit are composed of illite, quartz and muscovite with a considerable amount of Fe2O3. According to the technological test results, these clays can be a potential raw material for use in structural applications.