Production of ceramic tiles using diopside and clay raw materals from Khakasia

A local species of diopside rock was investigated with the aim of using it in the compositions of ceramic tiles. The peculiarities of sintering and phase formation of ceramics at the combination of diopside rock with local clays of Khakassia have been established. A diagram has been developed for the selection of the composition of the slab masses with the required degree of sintering. The properties of tiles for different purposes of optimal compositions are given. Tab. 2, ill. 4, bibliography: 5 titles.