Comparative Study of Thermomechanical Properties of Indigenous Blended Clay and Clay of Ukraine.

This paper investigates the particle size distribution, chemical composition, fired modulus of rupture (MOR), and apparent porosity of blended clay utilizing clays available in Bikaner region and comparison with a imported Ukrainian clay. The blended clay B2 presents good white buff fired colour, higher fired modulus of rupture, and low porosity. The blend is suitable for Traditional Indian ceramic industries and a substitute of Ukrainian clay in India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]