This work presents the results of a study on the sintering behaviour of oil sludge waste containing clayey masses. Mixtures containing 0, 5, 10, 15 or 20 wt% waste were prepared, and sintered at nine different temperatures ranging between 750 ºC and 1150 ºC. The formation and evolution of crystalline phases were evaluated by X-ray diffraction. Sintering was also monitored by estimating the following parameters: linear shrinkage, water absorption, apparent density, and compressive strength. The results revealed that sintering is governed by different mechanisms according to the temperature. A series of phase transformations take place during sintering. In addition, the waste that is rich in barite and quartz particles, which are the responsible by reducing of the linear shrinkage and mechanical strength of the sintered bodies.
oil sludge waste; densification; sintering; ceramic masses
