Recycling of Silicon Carbide and Corn Starch as Binder Originating from Commercial Starch Consolidation

Abstract:

The main goal of this work is to demonstrate that the use of recycled material originated from SiC ceramics is viable. These ceramics were produced by commercial starch consolidation process. Before calcination stage, surplus of these materials always appears. This surplus is rich in SiC and starch. Samples were made by material previously milled in automatic mortar and sieved (100 Tyler). Later, 10% of distilled water was added to the material and the mixture was pressed at 40 MPa. In order to characterize the ceramic, three point flexural test were made, according to the ASTM C1161/94 norm. The results were analyzed by Weibull statistical method. Apparent density and porosity measures also were made, according to ASTM C20/87 norm. A verification of the surface was made in the fracture area by the depth from focus method and SEM image analysis. The results showed that the recycling process is fully viable, being a good economic option and reduce possible pollutant effect to the environment.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 498-499)
• Pages: 425-429
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.498-499.425
• Online since: November 2005
• Authors: E.M. Marins, E.F. Lucena, F.P. Santos, Élson de Campos, M. Zacharias, J.A.J. Rodrigues
• Keywords: Recycling, Silicon Carbide (SiC), Uniaxial Pressing, Weibull

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