Abstract: The invention relates to the building material industry and to the use of labor saving tools of industrial continuous and batch brick kilns. Said invention makes it possible to develop a process for producing large-sized clay ceramic products consisting in carrying out rapid and high-quality baking and to accelerate a construction process. The inventive method for producing a clay house or another clay construction consists in forming, during construction, through and blind voids in a wall and a ceiling in such a way that they are closed with a noncombustible material from outside, in covering window and door apertures in the ready clay construction with a noncombustible material, and in baking the construction to a ceramic state in such a way that hot gas penetrates into the voids and that the body of the product is uniformly heated. During baking the construction is used in the form of a furnace (combustion chamber).

Abstract: Provided is a method for making a ceramic clay brick using waste battery powder. Valuables of the waste batteries are separated through a crushing, pyrolysis, pulverizing, and magnetic separation processes. The remaining waste battery powder is processed in order to utilize the remaining waste battery powder as a colorant in a brick making process. Clay powder is added to the processed waste battery powder to make a black-colored, dark red-colored, or dark brown-colored brick according to its contents. According to the present invention, since the waste battery powder mainly including manganese and zinc can be processed into the colorant and mixed with the clay powder to make the black-colored, dark red-colored, or dark brown-colored brick according to its contents, purchase costs MnO2 used as the colorant during the making process of the ceramic brick can be remarkably reduced. In addition, superior bricks can be made at low cost.

Abstract: A color correction material contains at least one type of cyanine compound composed of a cyanine cation represented by general formula (I) below (wherein the symbols are as defined in the description) and a q-valent anion represented by pAnq? (wherein the symbols are as defined in the description), and at least one type of layered clay mineral; or a color correction material containing a clay mineral composite obtained by intercalating a cyanine cation represented by general formula (I) below, or preferably the cyanine cation and an organic cation, into a layered clay mineral. Also described is a film-forming composition containing the color correction material and an optical filter having a layer composed of the film-forming composition. Ring A represents a benzene ring or a naphthalene ring; X represents CR3R4, NR5, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a selenium atom.

Abstract: A method of making a pigment comprising a dye and a clay having pores. The method includes mixing a first reaction component with first and second dye components to form a reaction mixture, wherein the first reaction component comprises the clay and a catalyst associated with the clay, wherein the first and second dye components are adapted to react with each other in the presence of the catalyst to form the dye, and whereupon the catalyst catalyzes the reaction of the first and second dye components, and at least some of the first and second dye components react within the pores.

Abstract: A method for producing a clay thin film, which is formed of clay alone or in combination with an additive and has a structure where oriented clay particles are laminated, the method including paste-making in which clay alone or in combination with an additive are dispersed in a dispersion medium formed of water, an organic solvent, or a mixed solvent of water and an organic solvent to prepare clay paste; coating in which a thin film is formed by coating the clay paste on a substrate; planarization in which the thin film is planarized; drying in which water, an organic solvent, or water and an organic solvent are removed from the thin film; and separation in which the thin film is separated from the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a clay film and a member thereof, having low moisture permeability and gas permeability, having mechanical strength enabling use as a self-supporting film, having high flexibility and high heat resistance, being an electrical insulator and having low thermal conductivity; a clay film comprising clay alone, clay and a small amount of a reinforcing material, or clay, a small amount of an additive and a small amount of a reinforcing material and subjected to surface treatment; a clay film comprising clay and a small amount of a reinforcing material, or clay, a small amount of an additive and a small amount of a fibrous reinforcing material, and having gas impermeability; a multilayer film comprising a fabric and clay and having a composite multilayer structure comprising a clay layer and a fabric; and, an adhesive clay film having clay for a main component thereof and a single layer or multilayer structure in which an adhesive layer is preset on the clay film.

Abstract: A material is fabricated for capturing CO2 at mid-high temperature. The material is a layered material containing Ca, Al carbonates. A higher ratio of Ca to Al helps capturing CO2. The temperature for capturing CO2 is around 600° C. The material can even release CO2 at a high temperature. Thus, the material can process looping cycles of carbonation and decarbonization at a CO2 carbonation scale of 45% gCO2/g.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cordierite-forming batch materials and methods of using the same, and in particular batch materials for forming porous cordierite bodies suitable for treating engine emissions. The batch materials include sources of magnesium, alumina, silica, and high BET specific surface area raw kaolin clay. In some embodiments, the BET specific surface area of the raw kaolin clay is greater than 22 m2/g. In other embodiments, the BET specific surface area of the raw kaolin clay is greater than 13 m2/g, and the source of magnesium oxide and the source of non-kaolin clay source of silica both have relatively coarse particle size.

Abstract: A method for making a ceramic body, the method including: mixing inorganic ceramic-forming ingredients to form a batch; adding a rapidly hydratable cellulosic binder and a liquid vehicle to the batch and further mixing to form a plasticized mixture; extruding the plasticized mixture to form a green body. The green body can then be heated sufficiently to produce a predominant ceramic phase, thereby transforming the green body into the ceramic body.

Abstract: An improvement in a mixture for forming into a body that is to be fired into a “whiteware ceramic product” wherein the mixture is a compound of clay and other minerals with a ferric oxide content of less than about 5.0% by weight of the dry mixture. The improvement includes adding to the mixture a binder in the form of a combination of protein and a vegetable flour with an equivalent gram strength of at least 30 grams and a protein content of 20-50% of the binder, where the binder is in the range of 0.05% to 0.50% by weight of the dry mixture.

Abstract: Efficient antimicrobial additives are provided comprising a wettable, cake-forming inorganic material having dispersed therein an inorganic or organometallic antimicrobial agent capable of releasing antimicrobial metal ions. These antimicrobial additives are especially effective for use in cements, mortars and cementitious compositions.

Abstract: A green ceramic composition and a green ceramic body. The green composition and the body formed therefrom have sufficiently high wet strength to prevent formation of defects due to differential flow. The composition does not include calcined clays and comprises hydrated clays, cordierite precursors such as alumina, talc, and silica, and at least one binder. The binder can be present at a level that ranges from 3 wt % up to 10 wt %. A method of making a cordierite green body is also described.

Abstract: A composition for extrusion-molded bodies which comprises a) an inorganic material that sets as a result of baking or sintering, and b) a methylhydroxyethyl cellulose having a DS(methyl) of from 0.8 to 2.5, an MS(hydroxyethyl) of from 0.20 to 1.20 and a sum of the DS(methyl) and the MS(hydroxyethyl) of at least 2.00 is useful for producing extrusion-molded bodies for use as a carrier for a catalyst, a catalyst, a heat exchanger, or a filter.

Abstract: The ceramic clay is available by kneading a forming raw material containing a ceramic forming material. The forming raw material contains, in addition to the ceramic forming material, a layered double hydroxide represented by a predetermined chemical formula in an amount of from 0.01 to 5 mass % based on the total amount of them. The layered double hydroxide turns into a gel by dispersing it in water and when it is dispersed in water at a concentration of 6 mass %, it has a viscosity of from 1000 to 20000 mPa·s.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of calcining particulate material, such as kaolin. The method comprises providing a feed mixture comprising a particulate material, such as hydrous kaolin, wherein at least a portion of the particulate feed is coated with a liquid fuel. The method further comprises heating the particulate feed mixture to calcine the particulate feed and burn the liquid fuel to form a calcined product. The liquid fuel coating can act as a secondary, indirect heat source for calcining. The overall calcining temperatures and/or times can be reduced as a result of adding the liquid fuel.

Abstract: A clay plaster formulation and application. The clay plaster is a mixture of various clays, and aggregate. This plaster is both functional and decorative and is for use on new and existing construction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for colouring ceramic materials by using aqueous solutions of chromophore ions. In particular, certain types of silica are added to the ceramic mixes which are to be coloured, after which aqueous or organic solutions comprising inorganic salts of Fe(II) and/or Fe (III), or organic derivatives of Fe (II) and/or Fe (III) are applied to the surface of the said additive-containing ceramic mixes.

Abstract: A method for producing high porosity ceramic substrate articles including a fire-cycle or firing schedule that includes fast-heating rates, as defined herein.

Abstract: The water-repellent panel (10) includes a support layer (4) in ceramic material, porcelain stoneware or ceramic granite

Abstract: A porous grog with a body composition of clay and a source of Fe3+. Further, an earthenware water purification filter utilizing the porous grog in the body composition of the filter. Further, an earthenware filter utilizing Fe3+ treatment for water disinfection is disclosed. A water purification system incorporating said filter said water purification system capable of removing about 99% of all particles not less than 1.0 micron is size, and removing virtually 100% of fecal coliform indicators.

Abstract: An anodic bondable low-temperature fired porcelain having high-strength and low-thermal-expansion, wherein a conductive ion during anodic bonding is an Li ion, containing a complex oxide having a composition represented by the following formula: (1?x)(?Li2O-?MgO-?Al2O3-?Si2O2).xBi2O3??(1) where x represents a mass ratio of 0.01 to 0.1, and ?, ?, ? and ? have a molar ratio of 2 to 5:1 to 2:1 to 2:7 to 17.

Abstract: A method for producing an oil-binding agent of granular open-porous structure with a silicate ceramic matrix by using recovered paper material and clay. The method is characterized in that, in each case based on the entire raw material, 35 to 60 wt.-% sewage sludge with a water content of between 70 and 85 wt.-%, 25 to 55 wt.-% recovered paper material with a water content of between 35 and 55 wt.-%, 10 to 25 wt.-% clay and optionally 1 to 3 wt.-% zeolite, 1 to 2 wt.-% quicklime and/or up to 3 wt. % fly ash are mixed to a homogeneous mixture. The raw material thus obtained is subsequently processed in order to form particles having an average diameter of 4 to 6 mm. The particles are then dried and subsequently burnt at 950 to 1050° C. The oil-binding agents produced according to said method have a bulk density of between 0.4 and 0.75 kg/1 and a oil-binding capability of 0.7 to 1.0 1 oil per oil-binder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific additives comprising cellulose ether for improving the extrudability of ceramic masses and other masses which set as a result of baking or sintering, a corresponding extrusion process, the extrudates and their use.

Abstract: CERAMIC PASTE FOR BRICK MANUFACTURING and way of production. CERAMIC PASTE FOR BRICK MANUFACTURING and way of production deals with the construction material industry, specifically with the construction wall brick manufacturing, made at the thermo burning temperature reduction. The paste is being created on the clay base. The 5% water copolymer solution of menthylmetacrylat (MMA) with 73-80% methacrylic acid with molecular mass 800 000 is used as and additive, the component proportions, mass %: Clay —75-81% 5% water copolymer solution of menthylmetacrylat (MMA) with 73-80% methacrylic acid with molecular mass 800 000—1-3 Water—the other part. The essence of the method—muffle stove burning is made with the following regime: w temperature growth up to 800° C. within 3 hours, 2 hours of exposure at the temperature 800° C. and cooling process within 15 hours. Time of brick exposure at the stove is reduced for 10-30% in comparison with the existing burning technology.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for removing discoloring impurities, such as carbon impurities, particularly graphite, from kaolin clay to enhance the brightness of the kaolin clays. The methods include reverse flotation processes. Also disclosed herein are high brightness kaolin products, and the uses thereof.

Abstract: A pulling roll for glass manufacture comprised of a high-temperature millboard material. The millboard comprises aluminosilicate refractory fiber, silicate, mica, and kaolin clay. A method of manufacturing a pulling roll is disclosed, together with a roll produced by the methods disclosed herein. The method comprises forming a pulling roll and densifying at least a portion of the pulling roll by exposing to the pulling roll to high temperatures.

Abstract: Sintered, spherical composite pellets or particles comprising alumina fines, at least one of clay and bauxite and optionally a sintering aid, are described, along with a process for their manufacture. The use of such pellets in hydraulic fracturing of subterranean formations and in grinding is also described.

Abstract: A composition useful as an additive for asphalt mixes, such as stone matrix asphalt and porous asphalt, comprising the mineral porcelanite and either an activating agent or amorphous silica, and asphalt mixes comprising the composition. The asphalt mixes are stable and meet performance requirements according to national standards. The asphalt mixes require less bitumen than fiber-stabilized mixes, and can be mixed for less time at a lower temperature. The asphalt mixes comprising the inventive composition are thus more economical and environmentally friendly than existing asphalt mixes.

Abstract: There are provided a coloration agent for use in ceramic articles which offers an effective reuse of shot waste and which contributes to the reduction of manufacture costs, as well as a color developing clay using the same. The coloration agent contains metal powder separated from the shot waste and uses metal oxide powder contained in the metal powder as a basic raw material. The color developing clay is prepared by admixing the coloration agent with a clay raw material.

Abstract: Spherical and rod-shaped proppants and anti-flowback agents made from sillimanite minerals possess high strength and high conductivity. The sillimanite minerals may be selected from the group consisting of kyanite, sillimanite, and andalusite and may be used alone or in combination with other materials, such as bauxite, kaolin, meta-kaolin, pure or technical grade alumina (about 98%-99.9% alumina by weight), alumina-containing slag, zirconia, silica, iron, alkali elements (such as calcium, magnesium, and sodium), and virtually any other mineral containing alumina. The starting material may optionally be milled to achieve better compacity and crush resistance in the final proppant or anti-flowback agent. A fracturing fluid may comprise the rods or spheres alone, or in combination with each other or other proppants or anti-flowback agents of different shapes.

Abstract: A clay plaster formulation and application. The clay plaster is a mixture of various clays, and aggregate. This plaster is both functional and decorative and is for use on new and existing construction.

Abstract: A blend of ball clays for use as the ball clay component of a slip to produce a ceramic sanitary ware item by a slip casting process. The clay blend including 20-50 percent of a fine-grained ball clay with a low carbon content and 45-55 percent of its particles having a size less than 0.5 microns and about 85-95 percent of the particles less than about 20 microns.

Abstract: The invention relates to interspersed clay, comprising clay and a seaweed extract used as an interspacing component, particularly an ulva extract. The invention also relates to a method for the preparation thereof and to foodstuffs and nanocomposites comprising said interspersed clay.

Abstract: A clay-pulp mixture is prepared by blending a predetermined ratio of clay and wood pulp derived from alpha virgin cellulose in dry form, moistening the mixture homogeneously by adding water and continuing to blend until a malleable consistency is achieved. Air is extracted from the moist mixture, and solid blocks formed for storage and delivery to end-users.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising 50 to 73% by weight of loess, 9 to 20% by weight of clay, 3 to 10% by weight of wood flour, 3 to 7% by weight of lignum carbonized carbon body powder, 11 to 15% by weight of water and 1 to 5% by weight of ceramic glaze to manufacture a ceramic moulding including a carbon layer therein. Preferably, the composition according to the present invention further comprises elvan powder and Schmotte. Meanwhile, the present invention also provides a method of manufacturing a ceramic moulding with a carbon layer comprising forming a moulding out of the composition and firing the formed moulding with oxidizing flames.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing ceramic particles, such as proppants, that have at least 10 percent total porosity. The process includes forming a particle precursor that includes 5 percent to 30 percent of a first ceramic material and at least 40 percent of a second ceramic material. The sintering temperature of the first ceramic material may be lower than the sintering temperature of a second ceramic material. Heating the precursor to a maximum temperature above the sintering temperature of the first material and below the sintering temperature of the second material. Also disclosed is a ceramic article that has a particular combination of chemistry and alumina crystalline phase.

Abstract: Spherical and rod-shaped proppants and anti-flowback agents made from sillimanite minerals possess high strength and high conductivity. The sillimanite minerals may be selected from the group consisting of kyanite, sillimanite, and andalusite and may be used alone or in combination with other materials, such as bauxite, kaolin, meta-kaolin, pure or technical grade alumina (about 98%-99.9% alumina by weight), alumina-containing slag, zirconia, silica, iron, alkali elements (such as calcium, magnesium, and sodium), and virtually any other mineral containing alumina. The starting material may optionally be milled to achieve better compacity and crush resistance in the final proppant or anti-flowback agent. A fracturing fluid may comprise the rods or spheres alone, or in combination with each other or other proppants or anti-flowback agents of different shapes.

Abstract: A coating containing metal phosphate-based compounds and mixtures, mixed compounds, mixed salts or adducts which contain such compounds as pigments for the production of single-coloured or multi-coloured markings, inscriptions and/or decorations by means of laser light in and/or on ceramic, stoneware, pottery, earthenware, porcelain, ceramic glazes, engobe, glass or glass paste (enamel).

Abstract: Disclosed are cordierite bodies having relatively high porosity and controlled pore size. The porous cordierite bodies generally include a primary cordierite ceramic phase as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the cordierite bodies.

Abstract: The compound is a clay aqueous suspension made of at least one 2:1 layer phyllosilicate clay mineral, at least one 1:1 layer phyllosilicate clay mineral, and water that can be used to sequester asbestos, such as chrysotile, as well as dust and other fibrous particles, at all scales of contamination.

Abstract: A batch mixture including ceramic-forming ingredients, a pore former, a binder comprising an ammonium salt of an alkylated cellulose binder, and a liquid vehicle, as defined herein. Also disclosed is a method for producing a ceramic precursor article as defined herein having excellent extrusion properties.

Abstract: A chemical processing apparatus that utilizes a ceramic media sintered at a lower temperature than the apparatus' maximum exposure temperature is described. The media's physical and chemical properties may contribute to its thermal stability when exposed to temperatures that exceed the media's sintering temperature by at least 50° C.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure 10 of the present invention is provided with porous partition walls 12 made of a ceramic material containing cordierite as a main crystal phase and separating and forming a plurality of cells 14 functioning as fluid passages. The partition walls 12 contain sodium at 0.08 to 0.15 mass % in terms of sodium oxide. A honeycomb structure having a large average pore size can be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the building material industry and to the use of labor saving tools of industrial continuous and batch brick kilns. Said invention makes it possible to develop a process for producing large-sized clay ceramic products consisting in carrying out rapid and high-quality baking and to accelerate a construction process. The inventive method for producing a clay house or another clay construction consists in forming, during construction, through and blind voids in a wall and a ceiling in such a way that they are closed with a noncombustible material from outside, in covering window and door apertures in the ready clay construction with a noncombustible material, and in baking the construction to a ceramic state in such a way that hot gas penetrates into the voids and that the body of the product is uniformly heated. During baking the construction is used in the form of a furnace (combustion chamber).

Abstract: A method is provided for heavy metal stabilisation comprising: mixing waste, comprising heavy metals, with molecular sieve with the proviso that carbon-based molecular sieve is excluded, and clay; and vitrifying the mixture. In particular, a method comprising the steps of: preparing a pre-stabilised mixture by mixing waste, comprising heavy metals, with the molecular sieve, and optionally other chemicals; mixing the pre-stabilised mixture with clay; and vitrifying the obtained mixture is provided. It also provides a product comprising heavy metals that have been stabilised into the structure of the clay-based ceramic matrix, wherein the product is a vitrified product of a mixture of at least waste, comprising heavy metals, molecular sieve (with the proviso that carbon-based molecular sieve is excluded) and clay.

Abstract: Sintered, spherical composite pellets or particles comprising alumina fines, at least one of clay and bauxite and optionally a sintering aid, are described, along with a process for their manufacture. The use of such pellets in hydraulic fracturing of subterranean formations and in grinding is also described.

Abstract: In a horticultural growing system including a container comprising an inactive growing medium, the container is shaped as a sealed bag or box of a material capable of containing the inactive medium together with water while remaining dry on the outer surface, and allowing for absorption and subsequent draining of water. The inactive growing medium is in the form of a mixture of lava products and clay products in proportioned mutual ratios, said mixture including one or more constituents selected from among pumice stone, Perlite, clay materials, light clinker and lava, but it can also contain zeolites and/or vermiculite and other constituents. The growing system provides environmental and economical advantages in that it can be used for up to five years without having to change the medium. In this time period, it is possible to produce 300 kg of tomatoes in one box.

Abstract: A super lightweight ceramic panel for a non-bearing wall utilizing an expandable clay mineral and a process for preparing the same are provided. The super lightweight ceramic panel is comprised of a clay composition containing 90 to 98% by weight of an expandable clay mineral, 1.5 to 5% by weight of a flux (glass), and 0.5 to 5% by weight of silicon carbide, and is prepared by mixing and pressing the clay composition, followed by firing at a temperature of 1100 to 1200° C. The super lightweight ceramic panel in accordance with the present invention is a material having a light weight and exhibiting improvement in physical properties such as water resistance, flame retardancy, heat insulation and rigidity, via formation of closed pores inside the ceramic material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an artificial lightweight aggregate containing bottom ash, and more particularly to a method for producing an artificial lightweight aggregate containing bottom ash, the method comprises the steps of: (a) mixing 100 parts by weight of clay and 10-100 parts by weight of bottom ash to obtain a mixture; (b) extrusion-molding the mixture by using an extruder and cutting the extrusion-molded mixture to form a molded article; (c) drying the molded article by using a rotary drier; and (d) Sintering the dried article at 1050-1150° C. for 15-45 minutes to produce the artificial lightweight aggregate.

Abstract: A process for producing high grade metakaolin directly from kaolinzed sands ore body. In one embodiment, a source of kaolin ore is reduced in the size to a size distribution of between ?2 inches and 10 mesh. The ore is then dried in a dryer at a temperature of not greater than 180° C. to a moisture content of not greater than 0.5% by weight to liberate kaolin and calcined at a temperature of not greater than 875° C. to produce metakaolin.