N. Keawprak, P. Arkom, Pracha Lao-auyporn, Nikorn Kaewpreak, P. Wannasut, A. Watcharapasorn
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Abstract
In this study, the perlite-based insulating material is developed to meet ASTM C610 standards in a form of the board. Expanded perlite powders with a tapped density of 53 and 150 kg/m³ were used in this study. Sodium silicate used as a proper binder at various concentrations was mixed with perlite powders. The homogeneous moist mixture was formed by uniaxial pressing at different compaction ratios. Specimens were dried at low temperatures (250-400°C). Measurements of physical properties e.g., fl exural strength, bulk density and thermal conductivity, were conducted. Perlite foam was set after drying, leading to an increase in its moisture resistance and strength. Compression molding also affected the density and strength of the products. Heat treatment after forming was carried out in order to dehydrate water molecules and bond particles together. The specimens were tested in accordance with ASTM C610 as a result of optimum conditions from perlite powder with a tapped density of 53 kg/m3. Perlite foam board had been successfully fabricated with a bulk density of 205 kg/m3, fl exural strength of 434 kPa, compressive strength of 764 kPa and room temperature thermal conductivity of 0.056 W/m.K.
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The Chiang Mai Journal of Science is an international English language peer-reviewed journal which is published in open access electronic format 6 times a year in January, March, May, July, September and November by the Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University. Manuscripts in most areas of science are welcomed except in areas such as agriculture, engineering and medical science which are outside the scope of the Journal. Currently, we focus on manuscripts in biology, chemistry, physics, materials science and environmental science. Papers in mathematics statistics and computer science are also included but should be of an applied nature rather than purely theoretical. Manuscripts describing experiments on humans or animals are required to provide proof that all experiments have been carried out according to the ethical regulations of the respective institutional and/or governmental authorities and this should be clearly stated in the manuscript itself. The Editor reserves the right to reject manuscripts that fail to do so.