| Properties of three clays, two from the District of Bikaner
and one from Barmer, Rajasthan were studied both from
mineralogical and ceramic points of view with the objective
of evaluating the same for their suitability in the whiteware
industry.
The study included examination of the chemical, mineralogical
and physical characteristics of the clays along with
the forming behaviour of the bodies by slip casting, throwing
and jigger jolley. The clays were also examined for their
suitability for electrical porcelain. The three clays did not
appear to be suitable for the manufacture of white table
ware; but the same, when considered individually with
respect to other types of ceramic ware appeared to be quite
promising. |
