Thermal assessment of kpata fireclay for refractory applications

Amkpa, Job Ajala and Badarulzaman, Nur Azam (2018) Thermal assessment of kpata fireclay for refractory applications. Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques, 1 (1S). pp. 179-184. ISSN 2581-4311

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Abstract

This study focused on the thermal propertiesof the Kpata fireclay in order to look into its refractoriness. Thermogravimetry (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA) and thermal conductivity tests were carried out to analyse the fireclay’s thermal properties. The fireclay was also compacted and fired at various firing temperatures. The TGA result indicated that there was material weight loss at 0.26 mg, 0.56 mg and 1.74 mg at temperatures of 90.53 °C, 425.12 °C and 578.87 °C respectively. The DTA revealed that there were exothermic and endothermic material reactions.The Kpata fireclay also had a thermal conductivity of 0.33 K (W/m.k). Apparent porosity of fired fireclay showed that the porosity was reduced as firing temperature increased. These conditions indicated that Kpata fireclay has the possibility in refractory and insulating applications.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Thermal property; Fireclay; Refractory;
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA401-492 Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
Divisions:	Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering > Department of Manufacturing Engineering
Depositing User:	UiTM Student Praktikal
Date Deposited:	17 Jan 2022 02:04
Last Modified:	17 Jan 2022 02:04
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/5606

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