Using de-watering sieve waste of borax to enhance the properties of floor tile

Kurama S., Kara A., Kurama H.

Sohn International Symposium on Advanced Processing of Metals and Materials, California, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 27 - 31 Ağustos 2006, ss.433-440 identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: California
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.433-440
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: borax waste, floor tile, recycling, MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT, CONCENTRATOR WASTES, BORON WASTE, FLY-ASH, CEMENT, BEHAVIOR, BODIES, FRIT, TALC
  • Anadolu Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.