Evaluation and application of Moroccan clay materials in ceramic tiles: Composition and technological behavior
This paper aims to assess the suitability of various Moroccan clay materials for application in ceramic tile production. Six clay samples (S1–S6) sourced from cities including Fez-Meknes, Safi, Berrechid, and Benslimane were collected and subjected to comprehensive characterization to elucidate thei...
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| author | Youssef Arkame Achraf Harrati Ayoub Imgirne Aboubakar Moustapha Yassine Et-Tayea Imane Yamari Ali Sdiri Abdeslam El Bouari Chaouki Sadik |
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| description | This paper aims to assess the suitability of various Moroccan clay materials for application in ceramic tile production. Six clay samples (S1–S6) sourced from cities including Fez-Meknes, Safi, Berrechid, and Benslimane were collected and subjected to comprehensive characterization to elucidate their chemical and mineralogical composition, as well as their morphological and thermal behavior. The impact of sintering temperatures ranging from 900 to 1100 °C on parameters such as bulk density, porosity, water absorption, shrinkage, flexural strength, and chemical resistance was investigated. Results revealed elevated levels of Fe2O3 (>3 %), indicative of dark firing clays across all samples. Additionally, the samples exhibited a composition comprising clay minerals, quartz, feldspars, and carbonates. Based on the findings, it was determined that these clay materials are suitable for the production of cottoforte and majolica falling within the BIIb and BIII ceramic classes (ISO 13006). The study underscores the potential of these materials for utilization in industrial ceramic products, given their demonstrated characteristics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-879d3811ae30471db9b80875c29d37c52024-04-17T04:50:03ZengElsevierOpen Ceramics2666-53952024-06-0118100591Evaluation and application of Moroccan clay materials in ceramic tiles: Composition and technological behaviorYoussef Arkame0Achraf Harrati1Ayoub Imgirne2Aboubakar Moustapha3Yassine Et-Tayea4Imane Yamari5Ali Sdiri6Abdeslam El Bouari7Chaouki Sadik8Laboratory of Physical-Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis (LCPMC), Geomaterials and Materials for Energy Team, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, 7955, Morocco; Corresponding author.Laboratory of Physical-Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis (LCPMC), Geomaterials and Materials for Energy Team, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, 7955, MoroccoLaboratory of Physical-Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis (LCPMC), Geomaterials and Materials for Energy Team, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, 7955, MoroccoLaboratory of Physical-Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis (LCPMC), Geomaterials and Materials for Energy Team, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, 7955, MoroccoLaboratory Physico-chemistry of Processes and Materials (PCPM), Research Team: Geology of Mining and Energy Resources (GRME), Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, 26002, MoroccoLaboratory of Analytical and Molecular Chemistry (LCAM), Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, 7955, MoroccoDepartment of Georessources and Environment, National Engineering School, University of Sfax, P. Box 3038-1173, Sfax, TunisiaLaboratory of Physical-Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis (LCPMC), Geomaterials and Materials for Energy Team, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, 7955, MoroccoLaboratory of Physical-Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis (LCPMC), Geomaterials and Materials for Energy Team, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sik, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Casablanca, 7955, MoroccoThis paper aims to assess the suitability of various Moroccan clay materials for application in ceramic tile production. Six clay samples (S1–S6) sourced from cities including Fez-Meknes, Safi, Berrechid, and Benslimane were collected and subjected to comprehensive characterization to elucidate their chemical and mineralogical composition, as well as their morphological and thermal behavior. The impact of sintering temperatures ranging from 900 to 1100 °C on parameters such as bulk density, porosity, water absorption, shrinkage, flexural strength, and chemical resistance was investigated. Results revealed elevated levels of Fe2O3 (>3 %), indicative of dark firing clays across all samples. Additionally, the samples exhibited a composition comprising clay minerals, quartz, feldspars, and carbonates. Based on the findings, it was determined that these clay materials are suitable for the production of cottoforte and majolica falling within the BIIb and BIII ceramic classes (ISO 13006). The study underscores the potential of these materials for utilization in industrial ceramic products, given their demonstrated characteristics.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524000555Dark firing claysPorous ceramicsSinteringMorphologyTechnological properties |
| spellingShingle | Youssef Arkame Achraf Harrati Ayoub Imgirne Aboubakar Moustapha Yassine Et-Tayea Imane Yamari Ali Sdiri Abdeslam El Bouari Chaouki Sadik Evaluation and application of Moroccan clay materials in ceramic tiles: Composition and technological behavior Open Ceramics Dark firing clays Porous ceramics Sintering Morphology Technological properties |
| title | Evaluation and application of Moroccan clay materials in ceramic tiles: Composition and technological behavior |
| title_full | Evaluation and application of Moroccan clay materials in ceramic tiles: Composition and technological behavior |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation and application of Moroccan clay materials in ceramic tiles: Composition and technological behavior |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation and application of Moroccan clay materials in ceramic tiles: Composition and technological behavior |
| title_short | Evaluation and application of Moroccan clay materials in ceramic tiles: Composition and technological behavior |
| title_sort | evaluation and application of moroccan clay materials in ceramic tiles composition and technological behavior |
| topic | Dark firing clays Porous ceramics Sintering Morphology Technological properties |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524000555 |
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