Effects of Binder on Physical and Mechanical Properties on Unglazed Ceramic Tiles
M. Mintu Ali, M Nion, Md. Shamimur Rahman
Abstract
This research mainly focuses on the behavior and functions of different binders and their significant effects on traditional ceramic tiles made by the hydraulic press at 110 bar pressure. Nowadays, the demand for ceramic tiles is increasing, and so their properties should be modified to meet these demands. In that mind, these traditional ceramic tiles were prepared by using various binders. Several tests were carried out for characterization. Moisture contents, firing shrinkage, water absorption, firing weight loss were carried out to check physical properties, and also plasticity test was done for tiles forming capability of raw materials. Besides, modulus of rupture test and impact tests were carried out to check the mechanical properties. Molasses, eggshell, carboxymethyl Cellulose, rice boiling water, flowers were used as a binder in ceramics tiles manufacturing. Each test showed better physical and mechanical properties using carboxymethyl Cellulose.
Conclusion
Carboxymethyl cellulose is an excellent binder, indeed. All of these properties of ceramic tiles using CMC were good because of their excellent binding behavior. From this research, it can be suggested that using two or more binders together in ceramic tiles formation. The properties also may be more useful for different applications all over the world.
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