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Phyllite as Feldspar Substitute in Porcelain Stoneware Tiles: Effect on Sintering Behaviour and Phase Composition

The objective of this work was to report the preliminary results of substituting feldspar by phyllite in a typical Brazilian porcelain stoneware batch (i.e., sericite instead of K-feldspar as flux)....

Contribution of Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing for the Diagnostic of Tiled Floors Pathologies

The characterisation without damage of the integrity of structures and/or elements has become a major issue for many industrial sectors. In this context, the French Ceramic Society – Technical Centre...

Effects of Substituting Feldspar by Brazilian Phyllite in Glazed Porcelain Bodies

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of substituting feldspar by phyllite in glazed porcelain tiles bodies. Therefore, the behaviour during firing of a typical body containing...

Spanish Ceramic Tiles Market

ASCER, the Spanish Association of Wall and Floor Tile Manufacturers, held an international press conference at CEVISAMA – International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Equipment chaired by the trade...

Ceramic Tile Surfaces in Acid Environment: Study of the Topographic, Microstructural and Mechanical Changes

Glazed ceramic tiles are characterised by a good chemical durability excepting in highly alkaline and acid environment. A continual use of cleaning agents with a basic or acid pH on...