Assel Taubayeva

Mrs. Assel Taubayeva

Civil Engineering and Building Materials, Satbayev University, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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29 October 2026 in Ceramics
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Zhanar Orazbekkyzy ZhumadilovaZhanar Orazbekkyzy Zhumadilova
Zhanar Orazbekkyzy Zhumadilova
YOYelzhan Orynbekov
Yelzhan Orynbekov
MZMaratbek T. Zhuginissov
Maratbek T. Zhuginissov
RNRuslan Nurlybayev
Ruslan Nurlybayev
Aigerim TolegenovaAigerim Tolegenova
Aigerim Tolegenova
ATAssel Taubayeva
Assel Taubayeva
This study presents a comparative evaluation of natural clays from the Koksay (K-Cl), Shemolgan (S-Cl), and Uzynagash (U-Cl) deposits in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, followed by a detailed investigation of the firing behavior of K-Cl. The raw materials were characterized in terms of physical and technological properties, particle-size distribution, and chemical composition. The three clays exhibited similar oxide compositions dominated by SiO2 (62.81–63.41 wt.%), Al2O3 (13.57–13.77 wt.%), and relatively high CaO contents (10.38–10.94 wt.%). K-Cl was selected for firing at 1050, 1100, and 1150 °C based on the combined raw-material screening results. Limited densification occurred at 1050 and 1100 °C. Firing at 1150 °C increased the fired density to 2221 kg/m3, linear shrinkage to 10.10%, and compressive strength to 54.21 MPa, while water absorption decreased to 3.9%. XRD analysis revealed substantial reorganization of the crystalline assemblage, including an increase in the relative contribution of hedenbergite from 28% to 50% between 1100 and 1150 °C. SEM–EDS observations showed the development of a more consolidated microstructure at the higher firing temperature. Overall, the results indicate the potential of K-Cl as a local raw material for dense fired construction ceramics and identify 1100–1150 °C as a promising range for further optimization of the firing conditions.