Influence of Firing Temperature on the Physical, Thermal and Microstructural Properties of Kankara Kaolin Clay: A Preliminary Investigation

In this study, natural deposits of Kankara kaolin clay were collected and investigated in order to determine physical, microstructural, thermal, and firing properties and assess clay’s suitability as starting material for various ceramic applications. Chemical analysis of the clay was performed usin...

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Main Authors: Muazu Abubakar, Ayyankalai Muthuraja, Dipen Kumar Rajak, Norhayati Ahmad, Catalin I. Pruncu, Luciano Lamberti, Ashwini Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/8/1872