Preparation and characterization of mullite whisker reinforced ceramics made from coal fly ash
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Abstract Ceramics with mullite whiskers were prepared from coal fly ash and Al2O3 raw materials, with AlF3 used as an additive. The phase structures and microstructures of the ceramics were identified via X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. The results show that pickling of coal fly ash is an effective method for enhancing the flexural strength of ceramics. Sintering temperature and AlF3 addition were also key factors influencing the creation of ideal ceramics. The ceramic made from pickled coal fly ash, 6 wt% AlF3, and sintered at 1200 °C, exhibited the highest flexural strength of 59.1 MPa, and had a bulk density of 1.32 g/cm3 and porosity of 26.8%. The results show that ceramic materials made under these conditions are ideal candidates for manufacturing ceramic proppants for the exploitation of unconventional oil and gas resources.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced ceramic materials synthesis · Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production · Coal and Its By-products
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