The quest for quality brake pads for use in aircrafts and automobiles to ensure effectiveness
and safety continues to attract attention. Hence, this study was carried out as part of the …

The moulding properties of Igbokoda silica sand, bonded with Ijero–Ekiti clay, were
investigated. American Foundrymen Society (AFS) standard cylindrical samples …

With the present yearning towards industrialization of the nation which has seen the
emergence of various metallurgical industries, the need for refractory materials therefore is …

In achieving accelerated and sustaining economic growth and development in Nigeria, there
is need for domestication of finished goods production through sustainable industrialization …

This paper reports investigation and characterization of selected Nigerian clays for Foundry
Crucible production. Samples of Clay were obtained from two different sites, namely: Ipinsa …

This paper focuses on the need for domesticating the production of building materials like
tiles to address the problem of Nigeria over dependence on imported goods, despite …

Adequate application of sand casting processes in Aluminum casting can improve the
economic activities of Nigeria through industrialization. Samples of natural moulding sand …

The aim of this study was to characterize clay from Oza-Nogogo in Delta State for its physical
and chemical composition in order to assess its potential industrial applications. The clay …

A combination of analytical techniques such as AAS and XRD were employed to
characterize clay deposit in Nkisi river Onitsha North LGA, Anambra State. The sample was …

This research investigates the properties of Jani and Malumfashi clays to employ them for
large-scale applications in metallurgical industries. The result of the physical properties …