The Suitability Of Local Quartz Sand In The Production Of Bath Crucibles.
Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Vol.6, No. 3)Publication Date: 2017-03-15
Authors : C. O. Okpanachi; S. I. Ibrahim; A. C. Okoro; K. Dogo; M. K. Idris;
Page : 126-128
Keywords : Quartz sand; Beneficiation; Bath crucible; Slip; Comminution; Fettling; Liquid dispersion.;
Abstract
The suitability of local quartz sand in the production of bath crucibles is a study that was carried out in order to impart overall strength on bath crucibles hence reduce breakages during fettling. Therefore this research constitutes a study to enhance the efficiency of production of bath crucibles by addition of quartz sand in slip preparation. The steps taken in the beneficiation of quartz sand for the production of bath crucibles are comminution which entails crushing and milling classification washing liquid dispersion sizing and reduction of iron content by magnetic separation. The slip contains materials like plastic clay feldspar kaolin talc sodium silicate water quartz sand etc. These were all milled in the ball mill for slip production casting and fettling glazing and sintering to get final bath crucibles as the end products. Quartz sand is used in a variety of products essentially as raw material for the foundry casting and glass industries and also in chemicals water filtration and ceramics the heat resistance nature of quartz sand makes it an excellent refractory substance for these industrial processes. Slip can be prepared for production of bath crucibles without the inclusion of quartz sand however the addition of quartz sand is needed to improve the mechanical performance of the slip in the production of bath crucibles.
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