Mechanical Properties Effects of Clay Ceramics by Mixing With Activated Charcoal, Rice Husk Ash, and Sugarcane Leaf Ash Muchammad Chusnan Aprianto (a*)
a) Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Dr. KH. EZ Muttaqien
Jl. Baru, Ciwareng, Kec. Babakancikao, Kabupaten Purwakarta, Jawa Barat 41151
Abstract
This experimental study aims to determine the effect of mixing rice husk ash, sugarcane leaf ash, and activated carbon on the mechanical properties of ceramics. Rice husks were obtained from the rice mill in Sawah Kulon Village, Pasawahan District, Purwakarta Regency. Sugarcane leaves were obtained from the Sugarcane Plantation, Purwadadi District, Subang Regency. While activated carbon were made of burning coconut shells. Rice husk ash, sugarcane leaf ash, and activated carbon powder were mixed with clay in a ratio of 25%, 50%, and 70% in volume percent. Each sample was burned at a temperature of 300oC - 350oC for 3.5 hours. Futhermore, the pressure test and bending test were carried out to determine the mechanical properties of the sample. The results shows that there is an effect of mixing the three materials on the hardness and flexibility of ceramics.
