Using de-watering sieve waste of borax to enhance the properties of floor tile
Sohn International Symposium on Advanced Processing of Metals and Materials, California, United States Of America, 27 - 31 August 2006, pp.433-440, (Full Text)
- Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
- City: California
- Country: United States Of America
- Page Numbers: pp.433-440
- Keywords: borax waste, floor tile, recycling, MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT, CONCENTRATOR WASTES, BORON WASTE, FLY-ASH, CEMENT, BEHAVIOR, BODIES, FRIT, TALC
- Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Incorporation of de-watering sieve waste of borax (TSW) from Etibor Kirka Borax Company (Turkey) on the mechanical and physical properties of a commercial floor tile composition was investigated. In order to achieve this aim, TSW was partially employed in place of feldspar in the standard composition up to 20 wt %. The formulated compositions were wet milled, dried, shaped and then fired at 1190 degrees C for a total firing time of 38 minutes (from cold to cold) under industrial conditions. It was found that using of TSW up to 15 wt % improved the physical and mechanical properties of final product. The results indicated a good prospect for TSW as a co-flux in floor tile formulations.