Characterization of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash for Use in Ceramic Bodies

Abstract:

The objective of this work is to characterization of sugarcane bagasse ash waste aiming the use it in red ceramic industry. The characterization was done in terms of chemical composition, X-ray diffraction, particle size distribution, morphology, and plasticity. The results show that the cane bagasse ash waste is a non plastic material, which contains high content of silica and minor amounts of Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, and K oxides. Thus, the sugar cane bagasse ash waste presents high potential for application in the manufacture of ceramic products such as bricks, roofing tiles, and ceramic tiles.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 660-661)
• Pages: 1049-1052
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.660-661.1049
• Online since: October 2010
• Authors: Katia C.P. Faria, R.F. Gurgel, J.N.F. Holanda
• Keywords: Cane Bagasse Ash, Characterization, Waste

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