Tile Testing

Objective Determination of water absorption and bulk density of all ceramic tiles Apparatus Oven – capable of maintaining temp of about 1100c Balance – accurate to 0.01% of the mass of test specimen Water bath Desiccators Chamois leather Wire basket Preparation of Test Sample A test sample consists of 10 numbers of whole tiles. If … Read more

Objective Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking strength of a whole tile by means of three point loading, the central point being in contact with the glazed surface of the tile. Apparatus Drying oven having capacity of 110±50C Recording gauge – Accurate to 2% Two support cylindrical rods – These rods are made up … Read more