Thermal shock properties of glass-ceramics synthesized from a glass frit

Abstract

In this study, the behavior of glass-ceramics synthesized from a glass frit of FFW (Final Flotation Waste) originated from the RTB Bor Company was investigated. Thermal shock resistance was monitored in order to assess the possibility of application of such waste material. Thermal shock of the samples was conducted using water quench test. Image analysis and ultrasonic measurements were used as nondestructive methods for quantification of thermal shock damage at the surface and in the bulk of the specimens. Phase composition of samples was determined by X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD). The degradation level of samples was about 43 % after 20 cycles of water quench tests. The results pointed out that glass-ceramic material exhibited good thermal shock resistance. [Project of the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Grant no. OI176010 and Grant no. III45012]

Keywords

• final flotation waste (FFW)
• glass-ceramic
• thermal shock
• image analysis
• ultrasonic velocity