Análise comparativa das propriedades físicas e mineralógicas dos depósitos de argila dos municípios de Crato e Jucás-CE.

Abstract

This work report a comparative physical and chemical analysis of clays properties between two areas with different environmental characteristics. For determination of the Physical properties of the specimens granulometric assays were performed with the use of five (5) weight granulometric sieves previously known in the meshes 140, 200, 325, 400, 500 and ground, yielding six (6) granulometric classes were identified limits of plasticity, liquidity and plasticity indexes, as well as the levels were set temperature firing ideal for both areas of study based on the test results obtained from mass loss to fire, and linear shrinkage water absorption. To complete the physical tests were defined compression resistance of the materials of the areas in this study. Chemical analysis of samples was performed based on the results of the analysis of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) that indicated the presence of illite, montmorillonite and kaolinite in sample B2 and B1 in the sample located in the municipality of Crato . In samples A1 and A2 located in the municipality of Jucás kaolinite and illite were identified in both samples. Analyzing the results of physical and chemical properties can be stated that for the production of ceramic tiles the material that best suits the requirements of the market is coming from the area 2 (Crato), as well as material from one area of the municipality is more Jucás suitable for production of bricks sealing without structural function.