Published 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Dense ceramics masses from clays containing hydromica minerals

Creators

  • 1. Institute of Silicate Materials, Riga Technical University, Riga (Latvia)

Description

Applicability of three varieties of clay from separate districts of Latvia (Kurzeme - Quaternary deposits of Usma and Lazha, Latgale - Devonian deposits of Kuprava) for preparation of dense ceramics (water absorption less than 2%) has been demonstrated. Nepheline to silicate (Ca,Fe)SiO3, have been used as additives. Sintering of mass starts at 850-860 deg C, bending strength being 45-58 MPa. Under above conditions the structure is formed in which crystalline phases - diopside, gehlenite, anorthite, quartz and cordierite - are dominating. (author)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Latvian)
Blivas keramiskas masas no hidrovizlu mineralus saturosiem maliem

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Latvian Journal of Chemistry
Journal Issue
no.2
Journal Page Range
p. 37-42
ISSN
0868-8249

Optional Information

Notes
3 refs., 4 figs., 3 tabs.