Reúso do resíduo de fundição areia verde na produção de blocos cerâmicos

A areia de moldagem descartada é o principal resíduo da indústria de fundição. Esse resíduo é regenerado e recirculado no processo produtivo, até o momento que deve ser descartado. O emprego em materiais da construção civil tem sido indicado como a principal possibilidade de utilização segura das areias descartadas. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar, com base em estudos de laboratório e industriais, os aspectos tecnológicos e ambientais do reúso da areia de fundição na produção de blocos cerâmicos. A areia verde foi obtida de uma típica indústria de produção de ferro fundido, localizada no município de Erechim, RS, Brasil, que utiliza os processos de moldagem em areia verde e cold box. Em laboratório foram caracterizados as argilas e o resíduo através de análises químicas, mineralógicas e granulométricas. Foram avaliadas as características dos corpos-de-prova produzidos com adições de 0, 5, 10 e 20% do resíduo na massa cerâmica. Estudou-se também o efeito de diferentes temperaturas de queima. As propriedades avaliadas foram retração linear, absorção de água, resistência à flexão em quatro pontos, composição química, periculosidade (conforme a NBR 10004/2004) e emissões gasosas. Os estudos em planta industrial foram realizados na produção de lotes de blocos cerâmicos de 6 furos sem e com 10% de areia de fundição. . Avaliaram-se as propriedades geométricas, absorção de água, resistência à compressão, periculosidade (conforme a NBR 10004) e emissões gasosas. Segundo a NBR 10004, o resíduo é classificado como Não Perigosos – Classe II A - Não Inertes. Os estudos em laboratório demonstraram que os melhores resultados de resistência mecânica foram obtidos com dosagens de 5 e 10% de areia de fundição e temperatura de queima de 900oC. Através dos resultados da indústria comprovou-se a similaridade e conformidade dos blocos cerâmicos, de acordo com a norma vigente, produzidos com 10% de areia de fundição em termos de geometria, absorção de água e resistência mecânica, permitindo a sua comercialização. Esta dosagem de areia verde não elevou a concentração de poluentes nas emissões gasosas e contribuiu para a redução da emissão de CO. Por fim, pode-se concluir que a reciclagem do resíduo sólido de fundição - areia verde mostrou-se perfeitamente possível para fabricação de produtos de cerâmica vermelha para construção civil.

Caracterização e utilização do resíduo sólido gerado do acabamento de peças de zamac como matéria-prima para a obtenção de materiais cerâmicos

A crescente preocupação com o meio ambiente, associada com o aumento da população e conseqüentemente da geração de resíduos, induz pesquisas no sentido de viabilizar o aproveitamento de resíduos como matéria-prima para a produção de materiais. O resíduo sólido gerado no processo de acabamento de peças de zamac é, devido às suas características iniciais, uma fonte potencialmente interessante de matéria-prima para a obtenção de produtos cerâmicos. Este trabalho apresenta um estudo de obtenção de materiais cerâmicos utilizando o resíduo sólido gerado no acabamento de peças de zamac como matéria-prima. Para tanto, foi realizada a caracterização do resíduo através de análise química, mineralógica, morfológica, termogravimétrica, granulométrica, determinação do teor de umidade, perda ao fogo, área superficial, bem como a caracterização quanto aos riscos ao meio ambiente. Para comprovar o potencial de utilização do resíduo como matéria-prima para a produção de materiais cerâmicos foram confeccionados corpos-de-prova utilizando somente o resíduo. Estes corpos-de-prova foram caracterizados quanto as suas propriedades físicas e mecânicas Devido ao fato dos corpos-de-prova confeccionados somente com o resíduo apresentarem alta porosidade e conseqüentemente baixa resistência mecânica, foram confeccionados corpos-de-prova com diferentes formulações de vidro adicionado ao resíduo. O vidro utilizado foi caracterizado quanto a sua distribuição granulométrica e composição química. Estes corpos-de-prova foram caracterizados quanto as suas propriedades físicas, mecânicas, mineralógicas, microestruturais. Também foi avaliada a compatibilidade ambiental do processo de queima de corpos-de-prova, através da determinação das emissões gasosas geradas no processo. Os resultados obtidos demonstram que o material cerâmico produzido pode ser utilizado como placas cerâmicas para revestimento.

Reciclagem de pó de aciaria elétrica como matéria-prima na fabricação de materiais cerâmicos argilosos : controle das emissões atmosféricas de zinco

O pó de aciaria é um dos resíduos sólidos gerados pela indústria siderúrgica durante a produção de aço em forno elétrico a arco. Este trabalho tem por objetivo investigar a evolução de Zn na produção de materiais cerâmicos ao utilizar-se pó de aciaria como matéria-prima no processamento de massas cerâmicas à base de argilas vermelhas. Para tanto, foram preparadas massas cerâmicas contendo 0, 1, 5, 10, 20 e 30% em peso de pó de aciaria. Os corpos-de-prova, medindo cerca de 20x60x8 mm3, foram prensados e queimados em fornos elétricos tipo mufla, em laboratório. As temperaturas de queima foram de 850oC a 1050oC, taxa de aquecimento de 150°C/h e 300°C/h, em patamar de queima de 2 horas. Com o objetivo de avaliar as possíveis emissões atmosféricas geradas durante a queima, os corpos-de-prova foram dispostos em um reator de quartzo, com pressão abaixo da pressão atmosférica. As emissões gasosas assim coletadas eram lavadas e a água de lavagem foi analisada. Os resultados mostraram que Zn foi coletado nas águas de lavagens dos gases, não ficando totalmente imobilizado na estrutura cerâmica. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, observou-se que quanto maior a taxa de aquecimento, maior a emissão de zinco nas águas de lavagem dos gases. O pó de aciaria é um dos resíduos sólidos gerados pela indústria siderúrgica durante a produção de aço em forno elétrico a arco. Este trabalho tem por objetivo investigar a evolução de Zn na produção de materiais cerâmicos ao utilizar-se pó de aciaria como matéria-prima no processamento de massas cerâmicas à base de argilas vermelhas. Para tanto, foram preparadas massas cerâmicas contendo 0, 1, 5, 10, 20 e 30% em peso de pó de aciaria. Os corpos-de-prova, medindo cerca de 20x60x8 mm3, foram prensados e queimados em fornos elétricos tipo mufla, em laboratório. As temperaturas de queima foram de 850oC a 1050oC, taxa de aquecimento de 150°C/h e 300°C/h, em patamar de queima de 2 horas. Com o objetivo de avaliar as possíveis emissões atmosféricas geradas durante a queima, os corpos-de-prova foram dispostos em um reator de quartzo, com pressão abaixo da pressão atmosférica. As emissões gasosas assim coletadas eram lavadas e a água de lavagem foi analisada. Os resultados mostraram que Zn foi coletado nas águas de lavagens dos gases, não ficando totalmente imobilizado na estrutura cerâmica. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, observou-se que quanto maior a taxa de aquecimento, maior a emissão de zinco nas águas de lavagem dos gases.

Concorrência monopolística: caso da indústria de pisos cerâmicos no Brasil

Analisa a teoria da concorrência monopolística e verifica a sua validade para o estudo da tendência da estrutura de mercado da indústria de pisos cerâmicos no Brasil. Após investigar cada uma das variáveis relevantes, conclui que o setor tem características compatíveis com a concorrência monopolitica. A entrada de novos investidores no setor, debilita o poder de cada produto sobre o mercado. No longo prazo, o setor tenderá a continuar competitivo, com produtos ligeiramente diferenciados

Estudo comparativo da queima rápida com a queima tradicional nas propriedades de materiais cerâmicos de base argilos

Dutra, R. P. S.; Varela,M. L.; Nascimento, R. M. ; Gomes, U. U. ; Martinelli1, A. E. ; Paskocimas, C. A. Estudo comparativo da queima rápida com a queima tradicional nas propriedades de materiais cerâmicos de base argilosa. Cerâmica [online]. 2009, vol.55, n.333, pp. 100-105. ISSN 0366-6913. doi:Disponivem em: . Acesso em: 04 out. 2010.

Avaliação da conformidade de blocos cerâmicos para alvenaria de vedação produzidas na Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento da Grande Teresina

This research presents an outlook of the industries of red ceramic in the region next to the city of Teresina and an analysis of the ceramic products producted in this pole. The microregion investigated possesses 13 boroughs where were identified 32 ceramic in operation, being that 24 are located in Teresina, the ceramic region more important of Piauí, 1 is located in the city of Miguel Leão and 7 is located in Timon city that belongs to the state of Maranhão. The majority of ceramics are pulverized in these two cities, Teresina and Timon , responsible by a largely production independent of distance between fabric and consumer market. Furthermore, there is an artisanal production realized in other boroughs, mainly manual conformation bricks, where are producted diverse types of handicraft and ceramics utilitarian. The objective of this research is to evalue the conformity of ceramic blocks for brick of obstruction made by red ceramic industry of microregion at studying, verifying their pontentialities and adequacy in terms of production. In this research universe made a search of ceramic industries related to the Foundation CEPRO (Foundation Center of Research Social and Economic of Piauí). For the analysis of the ceramic products , were colected 60 crude bricks sample in three industries for their characterization, and 39 burned bricks sample for the Evaluation of Conformity. The results of the characterization made reached a accetptable standard in all formulations and temperature studied. The burned samples were applied to the geometric, physical and mechanical assays according to the ABNT standards (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards). The results of the physical assays showed that all the samples are at the same band recommended by standard. However, through the geometric assays just two industries did not present results according to the standard, due to lack of control in their process such as in their equipments. Taking into account the mechanical properties, only one industry investigated was not according to the standard

Síntese, caracterização e cinética da decomposição térmica dos materiais cerâmicos PrMO3 (M = Ni ou Co)

In this work have been studied the preparation, characterization and kinetic study of decomposition of the polymerizing agent used in the synthesis under non-isothermal condition ceramics PrMO3 of general formula (M = Co and Ni). These materials were obtained starting from the respective metal nitrates, as a cations source, and making use of gelatin as polymerizing agent. The powders were calcined at temperatures of 500°C, 700°C and 900°C and characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TG / DTG/ DTA), Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Temperature Programmed Reduction (TPR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The perovskite phase was detected in all the X-rays patterns. In the infrared spectroscopy observed the oxide formation as the calcination temperature increases with the appearance of the band metal - oxygen. The images of SEM revealed uniform distribution for the PrCoO3 and particles agglomerated as consequence of particle size for PrNiO3. From the data of thermal analysis, the kinetics of decomposition of organic matter was employed using the kinetics methods called Model Free Kinetics and Flynn and Wall, in the heating ratios 10, 20 and 30° C.min-1 between room temperature and 700°C. Finally, been obtained the values of activation energy for the region of greatest decomposition of organic matter in samples that were determined by the degree of conversion (α)

Adição de cascalho de perfuração da bacia potiguar em argilas para uso em materiais cerâmicos: influência da concentração e temperatura de queima.

One of waste produced on large scale during the well drilling is the gravel drilling. There are techniques for the treatment of the same, but there isn t consensus on what are the best in terms of economic and environmental. One alternative for disposal of this waste and objective of this paper is the incorporation and immobilization of gravel clay matrix to assess their technological properties. The Raw Materials used were characterized by the following techniques: Chemical Analysis by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), mineralogical analysis by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Grain Size Analysis (FA) and Thermal Analysis by Thermogravimetry (TG) and thermodiferential (DTA). After characterizing, samples were formulated in the following percentages: 0, 5, 10, 15, 25, 50, 75, 100% (weight) of gravel drilling, then the pieces were pressed, dried (110 ° C) and sintered at temperatures of 850, 950 and 1050 ° C. After sintering, samples were tested for water absorption, linear shrinkage, flexural strength, porosity, density, XRD and test color. The results concluded that the incorporation of gravel drilling is a viable possibility for solid masonry bricks and ceramic blocks manufacture at concentrations and firing temperature described here. Residue incorporation reduces an environmental problem, the cost of raw materials for manufacture of ceramic products

Obtenção de óxidos a base de níquel e cobalto para reação de oxidação parcial do metano

Nickel-based catalysts supported on alumina have been widely used in various reactions to obtain synthesis gas or hydrogen. Usually, higher conversion levels are obtained by these catalysts, however, the deactivation by coke formation and sintering of metal particles are still problems to be solved. Several approaches have been employed in order to minimize these problems, among which stands out in recent years the use of additives such as oxides of alkali metals and rare earths. Similarly, the use of methodologies for the synthesis faster, easier, applicable on an industrial scale and to allow control of the microstructural characteristics of these catalysts, can together provide the solution to this problem. In this work, oxides with spinel type structure AB2O4, where A represents divalent cation and B represents trivalent cations are an important class of ceramic materials investigated worldwide in different fields of applications. The nickel cobaltite (NiCo2O4) was oxides of spinel type which has attracted considerable interest due to its applicability in several areas, such as chemical sensors, flat panel displays, optical limiters, electrode materials, pigments, electrocatalysis, electronic ceramics, among others. The catalyst precursor NiCo2O4 was prepared by a new chemical synthesis route using gelatine as directing agent. The polymer resin obtained was calcined at 350°C. The samples were calcined at different temperatures (550, 750 and 950°C) and characterized by X ray diffraction, measurements of specific surface area, temperature programmed reduction and scanning electron microscopy. The materials heat treated at 550 and 750°C were tested in the partial oxidation of methane. The set of techniques revealed, for solid preparations, the presence of the phase of spinel-type structure with the NiCo2O4 NixCo1-xO solid solution. This solid solution was identified by Rietveld refinement at all temperatures of heat treatment. The catalyst precursors calcined at 550 and 750°C showed conversion levels around 25 and 75%, respectively. The reason H2/CO was around 2 to the precursor treated at 750°C, proposed reason for the reaction of partial oxidation of methane, one can conclude that this material can be shown to produce synthesis gas suitable for use in the synthesis Fischer-Tropsch process

Influência do uso de combustíveis alternativos na síntese por combustão via microondas para a produção de materiais cerâmicos com estrutura espinélio

The development and study of detectors sensitive to flammable combustible and toxic gases at low cost is a crucial technology challenge to enable marketable versions to the market in general. Solid state sensors are attractive for commercial purposes by the strength and lifetime, because it isn t consumed in the reaction with the gas. In parallel, the use of synthesis techniques more viable for the applicability on an industrial scale are more attractive to produce commercial products. In this context ceramics with spinel structure were obtained by microwave-assisted combustion for application to flammable fuel gas detectors. Additionally, alternatives organic-reducers were employed to study the influence of those in the synthesis process and the differences in performance and properties of the powders obtained. The organic- reducers were characterized by Thermogravimetry (TG) and Derivative Thermogravimetry (DTG). After synthesis, the samples were heat treated and characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), analysis by specific area by BET Method and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Quantification of phases and structural parameters were carried through Rietveld method. The methodology was effective to obtain Ni-Mn mixed oxides. The fuels influenced in obtaining spinel phase and morphology of the samples, however samples calcined at 950 °C there is just the spinel phase in the material regardless of the organic-reducer. Therefore, differences in performance are expected in technological applications when sample equal in phase but with different morphologies are tested

Desenvolvimento e caracterização de filtros cerâmicos para aplicações a altas temperaturas

Ceramic filters are cellular structures that can be produced by various techniques, among which we highlight the replication method, or method of polymeric sponge. This method consists of impregnating polymeric foam with ceramic slurry, followed by heat treatment, where will occur decomposition of organic material and the sinter of the ceramic material, resulting in a ceramic whose structure is a replica of the impregnated sponge. Ceramic filters have specific properties that make this type of material very versatile, used in various technological applications such as filters for molten metals and burners, make these materials attractive candidates for high temperature applications. In this work we studied the systems Al2O3-LZSA ceramic filters processed in the laboratory, and commercial Al2O3-SiC ceramics filters, both obtained by the replica method, this work proposes the thermal and mechanical characterization. The sponge used in the processing of filters made in the laboratory was characterized by thermogravimetric analysis. The ceramic filters were characterized by compressive strength, flexural strength at high temperatures, thermal shock, permeability and physical characterization (density and porosity) and microstructural (MEV and X-rays). From the results obtained, the analysis was made of the mechanical behavior of these materials, comparing the model proposed by Gibson and Ashby model and modified the effective area and the tension adjusted, where the modified model adapted itself better to the experimental results, representing better the mechanical behavior of ceramic filters obtained by the replica method

Preparação e caracterização de filmes cerâmicos para cátodos de células a combustível de óxido sólido

Alternative and clean energy generation research has been intensified in last decades. Among the alternatives, fuel cells are one of the most important. There are different types of fuel cells, among which stands out intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell (IT-SOFC) matter of the present work. For application as cathode on this type of devices, the ceramic Ba0.5Sr0.5C0.8Fe0.2O3-δ doped with rare earth ions (Nd, Sm) have been quite promising because they show good ionic conductivity and operate at relatively low temperatures (500 - 800°C). In this work, Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ, (BaSr)0.5Sm0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ and (BaSr)0.5Nd0.5C0.8Fe0.2O3-δ were obtained by modified Pechini method, making use of gelatin as polymerizing agent. The powders were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Temperature Programmed Reduction (TPR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The perovskite phase was observed in all X-ray patterns for the materials Ba0.5Sr0.5C0.8Fe0.2O3-δ doped with rare earth ions (Nd, Sm). The SEM images showed that the materials have a characteristics porous, with very uniform pore distribution, which are favorable for application as cathodes. Subsequently, screen-printed assymmetrical cells were studied by impedance spectroscopy, to assess the kinetics of the cathode for the reduction reaction of oxygen. The best resistance to the specific area was found for the cathode BSSCF sintered at 1050 °C for 4 hours with around 0.15 Ω.cm2 at 750 °C as well as cathodes BSNCF and BSCF obtained resistances specific area of 0.2 and 0.73 Ω.cm2, respectively, for the same conditions. The polarization curves showed similar behavior to the best cathodes BSSCF and BSNCF, such combination of properties indicates that the film potentially depict good performance as IT-SOFC cathodes

Estudo da molhabilidade de ligas de adição à base de prata sobre insertos cerâmicos para aplicação em brocas perfuração de poços de petróleo

Metal-ceramic interfaces are present in tricone drill bits with hard ceramic inserts for oil well drilling operations. The combination of actions of cutting, crushing and breaking up of rocks results in the degradation of tricone drill bits by wear, total or partial rupture of the drill bit body or the ceramic inserts, thermal shock and corrosion. Also the improper pressfitting of the ceramic inserts on the bit body may cause its total detachment, and promote serious damages to the drill bit. The improvement on the production process of metal-ceramic interfaces can eliminate or minimize some of above-mentioned failures presented in tricone drill bits, optimizing their lifetime and so reducing drilling metric cost. Brazing is a widely established technique to join metal-ceramic materials, and may be an excellent alternative to the common mechanical press fitting process of hard ceramic inserts on the steel bit body for tricone drill bit. Wetting phenomena plays an essential role in the production of metal/ceramic interfaces when a liquid phase is present in the process. In this work, 72Silver-28Copper eutectic based brazing alloys were melted onto zirconia, silicon nitride and tungsten carbide/Co substrates under high vacuum. Contact angle evolution was measured and graphically plotted, and the interfaces produced were analysed by SEM-EDX. The AgCu eutectic alloy did not wet any ceramic substrates, showing high contact angles, and so without chemical interaction between the materials. Better results were found for the systemns containing 3%wt of titanium in the AgCu alloy. The presence os titanium as a solute in the alloy produces wettable cand termodinamically stable compounds, increasing the ceramics wetting beahviour

Desenvolvimento de filtros cerâmicos impregnados com nanopartículas de prata para desinfecção de água potável

Brazil has vast amounts of hydric resources, whose quality has been deteriorating due to pollutant dumping. Household waste disposal is one of the main sources of water pollution, stimulating bacteria proliferation and introducing microorganisms, including those from fecal matter. Conventional water disinfection methods are a solution, but on the downside, they lead to the formation byproducts hazardous to human health. In this study, aiming to develop bactericidal filters for the disinfection of drinking water; silver nanoparticles were deposited on alumina foams through three routes: sputtering DC, dip coating and in situ chemical reduction of silver nitrate. The depositions were characterized through X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and EDS element mapping. The influence of the depositions on permeability and mechanical properties of the ceramic foams was assessed and, in sequence, a preliminary antibacterial efficiency analysis was carried out. Characterization results indicate that the chemical reduction routes were efficient in depositing homogeneously distributed silver particles and that the concentration of the metallic precursor salt affects size and morphology of the particles. The antibacterial efficiency analysis indicates that the chemical reduction filters have potential for water disinfection