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The research aims to evaluate the thermal properties of furnace bricks made from locally sourced clays in Nigeria.

January 18, 2026Open Access

Thermal Competitiveness of Furnace Bricks Made From Aggregation of Sand and Clays Sourced From Ovia, Afuze and Oghara in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

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This analysis evaluates the thermal performance of furnace bricks made from local clays, indicating potential for enhanced local production.

The research aims to evaluate the thermal properties of furnace bricks made from locally sourced clays in Nigeria.
Analyzed thermal and physicochemical properties of fire bricks.
Studied different mix ratios of clays, silica, and water.
Utilized clays from Ovia, Afuze, and Oghara townships.
Clays were classified within the alumina-silica group.
The optimal mix ratio for Afuze and Oghara clays was 3:2.
The mix ratio for Ovia clay was established at 1:1, meeting ASTM standards.
Fire bricks exhibited satisfactory characteristics for operational use at 1000°C.

Irogue et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis evaluates the thermal performance of furnace bricks made from local clays, indicating potential for enhanced local production.