Development of The Low Density (Light) Color Gas Ceramic Floor Tile For Outdoor Floor Applications Using With Recovered Ceramic Waste Treatment

Authors : Nihan ERCİOĞLU, Ayşe Gülhan KOYUNCU, Elif UBAY

Pages : 87-96

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Publication Date : 2019-11-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Nowadays, usage of more durable and lighter products which also has long service life, in the outdoor floor applications have made their commercial potentials quite high. In line with this purpose, it is planned to develop gas ceramic floor tiles for outdoor floor applications which has the advantages of lightweight, low density, high strength and also obtaining in different colors. Besides, it is aimed to present a new product with adding % 55-60 treatment wastes to the clay recipe, that is also innovative and ensuring the waste recycling. Within the scope of the project, materials, used in the recipes were selected while the structural and mechanical properties of the products were maintaining, and the furnace process optimization was providing. Raw materials which is clay, calcite, pegmatite and silicon carbide were obtained from different mines. Body recipe was improved from raw materials which was selected. Since it is planned to be produced in color, required color pigments were obtained from suppliers. The ceramic sludge was prepared as a pretreatment and also viscosity and density controls were performed. Pore size distributions/homogeneity, sieve residue and firing processes were carried out. Process design is optimized according to the desired characteristics. This product is the first example in the ceramic/porcelain floor tiles industry which developed on a global scale with the use of waste raw materials. In addition to this, an innovative product has been introduced to the market by providing colored production in accordance with the improvements made in the raw material and production methods.
Keywords : Waste Management, Gas Ceramic, Construction materials