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May 16, 2026Discover Applied SciencesOpen Access

Assessment of the suitability of clay materials from the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon for brick production

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BOB. I. Moongon ObamJMJ. R. MacheAMA. Balo Madi

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Evaluates clay materials’ suitability for brick production, suggesting effective options.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the suitability of clay materials from the Sudano-Sahelian zone in Cameroon for fired brick production.
  • Conducted mineralogical and geochemical assessments using X-ray diffraction and fluorescence spectrometry.
  • Determined physical properties through Atterberg limit tests and laser particle-size distribution analysis.
  • Performed thermal analyses to evaluate the clays' behavior upon heating.
  • MPZL and MPDB samples show good properties for brick production, with adequate densification possible at low firing temperatures.
  • MPD and MPZ samples are acceptable but require extrusion for optimal use in brick production.
  • MPB has high plasticity, needing the addition of a degreaser for effective fired brick production.

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Obam et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080b4ea487c87a6a40d734https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-026-08679-x
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