Characterization of Properties of Ceramic Mass Structural Masonry

This paper deals with the evaluation of the potential of the ceramicCeramics soil mass of Itaperuna/RJ, Brazil, to produce pressed ceramicCeramics blocks. The physical analysis indicated that the ceramicCeramics mass presents 37.8% of clay and a density of 2.57 g/cm3. The chemical analysis was done using dispersive energy equipment, presenting high levels of siliconSilicon dioxide (SiO2) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3), these results indicate that the soil has refractory properties. The mineral analysis, performed by means of an X-ray diffractometer, showed the presence of Caulinite, Quartz, Mica Muscovite, and Gibsta, and the first showed higher levels of indication of concentration, plastic characteristic of the sample tested. The ATD and TG curves in the temperature at the firing temperature of most ceramicsCeramics of the Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ CeramicsCeramics Pole, RJ, Brazil, 889 °C, do not identify the presence of thermal transformation peaks. It was concluded that the analyzed ceramicCeramics mass presents viability of use in the production of ceramicCeramics blocks.