Use of clays by-products from phosphate mines for the manufacture of sustainable lightweight aggregates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124361
Abstract: Abstract In sedimentary phosphates mining operations, clayey layers are removed as mine wastes. The main objective of this paper was to investigate the feasibility to valorize these mine wastes as Lightweight aggregates (LWAs) by mixing… read more here.
Keywords: use clays; mines manufacture; phosphate mines; clays products ... See more keywords
Characterization and use of clays and argillites from the south of Santa Catarina State, Brazil, for the manufacture of clay ceramics
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DOI: 10.1180/clm.2020.23
Abstract: Abstract Six clays from various deposits were studied for their use in the production of structural clay products. The clays were characterized using chemical (X-ray fluorescence), mineralogical (X-ray diffraction) and thermal (differential scanning calorimetry/thermogravimetry) analyses.… read more here.
Keywords: clays argillites; characterization use; manufacture; argillites south ... See more keywords