Synthesis and characterization of cordierite ceramic from Moroccan stevensite and andalusite
Synthesis and characterization of cordierite ceramic from Moroccan stevensite and andalusite
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DOI:
10.1016/j.clay.2010.06.004
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发表时间:
2010-07
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5.6
通讯作者:
R. Bejjaoui;A. Benhammou;L. Nibou;B. Tanouti;J. Bonnet;A. Yaacoubi;A. Ammar
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R. Bejjaoui;A. Benhammou;L. Nibou;B. Tanouti;J. Bonnet;A. Yaacoubi;A. Ammar
Cordierite (2MgO−2Al2O3−5SiO2) is currently an attractive ceramic material for various applications. This study describes the production of cordierite ceramic by mixing Moroccan abundant raw materials: andalusite (source of Al2O3and SiO2) and “Ghassoul” clay (source of MgO and SiO2). The clay consists mainly of stevensite. The mixtures (size <40μm) were sintered at 1150, 1250 and 1350°C for 2h. The phases formed and structural changes by sintering were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential thermal analysis (DTA), thermal dilatometry and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Cordierite and andalusite were the major phases in samples sintered at 1150°C and 1250°C. Small amounts of enstatite, mullite and cristobalite were also observed. At 1350°C, only cordierite was observed. The exothermic peak of the DTA curve at about 1350°C corresponded to the solid-state formation of cordierite.