S. Al-Hazaa

Validity of Smectite Clays as a Binding Material for the Production of Refractory Bricks

This study aims to evaluate the suitability of local clays rich in smectite for the manufacture of refractory bricks by characterizing their chemical, mineralogical, physical, and thermal properties at high temperatures. Two raw materials were used: local bauxite as the main source of alumina, and local smectite clay a...