Dielectric Properties of Steatite Ceramics Produced from Talc and Kaolin Wastes

Dielectric Properties of Steatite Ceramics Produced from Talc and Kaolin Wastes

The main objective of this work was to study the use of kaolin processing wastes in the production of steatite ceramics, emphasizing mechanical strength and dielectric properties. Steatite ceramics were prepared using mixtures of talc with fine and coarse particle kaolin wastes (7.5, 10 and 12.5 wt.%) sintered at different temperatures (1200, 1250 and 1300°C). After sintering, the specimens were submitted to mineralogical and microstructural characterization. Linear shrinkage, apparent porosity, flexural strength and dielectric properties were also evaluated. Results showed the formation of the crystalline phases protoenstatite and quartz for all produced ceramics. The results verified for porosity, mechanical strength and dielectric properties proved to be suitable for the application of this material in electrical insulation.

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Main Authors: Araujo,Eliandra Dantas de, Silva,Karina Ruiz, Grilo,João Paulo de Freitas, Macedo,Daniel Araújo de, Santana,Lisiane Navarro de Lima, Neves,Gelmires de Araújo
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: ABM, ABC, ABPol 2022
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392022000100297
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Summary:The main objective of this work was to study the use of kaolin processing wastes in the production of steatite ceramics, emphasizing mechanical strength and dielectric properties. Steatite ceramics were prepared using mixtures of talc with fine and coarse particle kaolin wastes (7.5, 10 and 12.5 wt.%) sintered at different temperatures (1200, 1250 and 1300°C). After sintering, the specimens were submitted to mineralogical and microstructural characterization. Linear shrinkage, apparent porosity, flexural strength and dielectric properties were also evaluated. Results showed the formation of the crystalline phases protoenstatite and quartz for all produced ceramics. The results verified for porosity, mechanical strength and dielectric properties proved to be suitable for the application of this material in electrical insulation.

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