Elaboration and thermomechanical characterization of ceramic-based on Moroccan geomaterials: Application in construction. (2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harrati, Achraf; Manni, Ahmed; El Bouari, Abdeslam; El Amrani El Hassani, Iz-Eddine; Sadik, Chaouki
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 30:Part 4(2020)
• Page Start: 876
• Page End: 882
• Publication Date: 2020
• Subjects: Geomaterials -- Clays -- Magnesite -- Ceramics -- Technological properties; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.04.344
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: This work is based on the valorization and characterization of Moroccan geomaterials (MG) in the ceramic field. The raw materials (Kaolinitic clay of Oulmes: (KC); Red clay of Safi: (SC); Marl of Fez: (FM); Andalusite rich Schists of Oulmes: (AS); Magnesite of Boudkek: (Mag)) have been selected and characterized in terms of chemical, mineralogical composition, and thermal behavior wherein performed. The sintered ceramics (up to 1400 °C) resulted from these natural substances were tested mainly by physical, mechanical, and synthesized phase composition, as well as microstructural analysis, to determine their characteristics. As a result, the ceramic materials based on mullite and periclase have been obtained and confirmed by the X-ray diffraction and the scanning electron microscopy.