Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiles from Iron Ore Tailings

Introduction

The tiles produces in this technology are in glazed and unglazed form. These tiles have better strength and scratch hardness than the conventional tiles and conform all the European Nation (EN) Standard Specifications. Besides the improved strength properties, gainful utilisation of waste material and cost are the added advantages.

Major raw materials

Clay, Iron Ore Tailings, Feldspar, Talc

Major Plant Equipment/Machinery

Ball Mill, Hydraulic Press, Glaze Booth, Tunnel Kiln, Die & Moulds, Spray Drier.

Applications

The technology is used for producing ceramic floor and wall tiles for building and industrial applications

Status of Development

Prototype

Patenting details :

1800/Del/96, India

Technology Transfer Assistance Offered

Includes

• Process know-how
• Details of the equipment
• Plant lay-out
• Quality assurance methods. Assistance in setting up the plant and separate terms

For further information please contact :

Director
National Metallurgical Laboratory
Jamshedpur-831 007, India
Tel: (0)657-2271715, 2270092
Fax:(0)657-2270527
Email: director@nmlindia.org