Utilization of blast furnace flue gas by-products in the manufacturing of clay bricks

1 Introduction

The use of suitable waste materials that do not negatively impact heavy clay product characteristics and public product perception can certainly be considered valuable, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional raw materials.

It is important that materials should not have any negative effects on the manufacturing cycle, or such effects should be offset by economic advantages. The waste materials should also be available in sufficient quantities.

Such by-products are produced, for example, in the steel making in blast furnaces and used in manufacturing ballast concrete...