The suitability of Owoh clay for the production of ceramics and other industrial products hasbeen successfully carried out. The chemical analysis was carried out using X-ray fluorescence(XRD) technique. Particle size analysis was conducted using electric size shakers. Otherphysical properties tested were conducted using international accepted standard. The results ofthe chemical analysis conducted showed that the clay has Al2O3 (29.04%) and SiO2 (50.60%) asits predominant oxides with Cr2O3 (0...
The fabrication and performance assessment of eco-friendly brake pad using palm kernel shell (PKS) wasproduced for engineering applications. The materials were ground and prepared for the production of brake pads. Some physical and mechanical properties were used to determine the capability of the produced pads in service conditions. The production and testing of motor vehicle brake pads using locally available raw material has been undertaken and accomplished. The disc brake friction lining ...
The characterization of Ezinifite clay from Anambra State, Nigeria, is presented in this research paper. The clay sample was mined and then processed to a standard form for analysis using recognized processes. SEM, XRF, and DTA/TGA were used to determine the mineralogy, chemical compositions, and thermal behavior of the clay. The clay samples' morphological, chemical, and mechanical properties were studied at temperatures ranging from 900oC to 1200oC, with a temperature interval of 100oC. The...
The Engineering Characterization of Agbani clay deposits has been investigated with a view of finding its usefulness in the engineering industry and home. The chemical analysis was carried out using X-ray fluorescence (XRF). Physical properties tests such as apparent density, apparent porosity, water absorption, shrinkage, modulus of rupture, bulk density, moisture content, conductivity, thermal shock resistance and specific gravity were all carried out using international accepted standa...
The Clay deposits has been investigated for its industrial potentials. The chemical analysis was determined using Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The physical properties conducted such as linear shrinkage, apparent density, apparent porosity, bulk density, water absorption and modulus of rupture were conducted using standard technique. The results on the chemical composition of the clay composed of Al2O3 (29.10%), SiO3 (53.04%), Na2O3 (2.15%), MgO (1.15%), Fe2O3 (1.70%), CaO ...
The engineering characterization of Ogbeke clay deposit has been investigated with a view of finding its usefulness in furnacerefractory production and home. The chemical composition analysis was carried out using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS).The physical properties tests such as shrinkage, porosity, water absorption, modulus of rupture, refractoriness, moisture content,plasticity, cold crushing strength, thermal shock resistance and particles size analysis were carried out using inte...