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Refractory Bricks Characterization Manufactured from Geopolymers Based on Volcanic Ash

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The aim of this study is to analyze the mechanical and physical properties of refractory bricks produced via geopolymerization using volcanic ash. Volcanic ash was combined with 12 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and sodium silicate (Na₂SiO₃) as activators, with a liquid-to-solid ratio of 0.2. Two brick prototypes were produced: a cylindrical specimen for testing compressive strength and water absorption, and a rectangular prism for analyzing thermal conductivity. The bricks were calcined at 600°C and 800°C, showing favorable performance compared to well-known commercial refractory bricks. Cylindrical specimens calcined at 600°C reached an average compressive strength of 5.51 MPa, while those calcined at 800°C averaged 6.60 MPa—more than double the 2.80 MPa of commercial bricks. The average density of the specimens at both temperatures was similar, around 1.58 g/cm³, significantly higher than the 0.95 g/cm³ of commercial counterparts. Moreover, the average thermal conductivity of the geopolymer bricks was 0.008 W/m·K, indicating superior insulating properties compared to the 0.39 W/m·K of commercial refractory bricks. These results demonstrate optimal properties in refractory bricks made from geopolymer-based volcanic ash.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volume 1045)

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123-130

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Jonathan Almirón, Rossibel Churata, Paul Huanca-Zuñiga, Jeniffer Torres-Almirón, Grace Acevedo-Obando, Danny Tupayachy-Quispe*

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Geopolymer, Refractory, Thermal Conductivity, Volcanic Ash

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