Decorative processing of natural stones
Abstract
Decorative processing of natural stones
Incoming article date: 14.09.2015Results of researches on influence of heat treatment on physicomechanical properties of the clay slates and sandstone extracted in the Rostov region are stated. It is established that the decorative effect for clay slates can be gained by heat treatment at temperatures of 300-500C then rock on all volume changes color with gray to the red-brown. Thus durability of samples at a bend increases by 20-70%. For change of color of a front surface of natural stones structures of coverings on the basis of phosphatic sheaves and the developed low-temperature enamel were considered. For giving to a layer of necessary flowers various ceramic pigments were used. Frost resistance of stones with coverings on the basis of phosphatic sheaves and enamel more than 50 cycles that testifies to the high durability of coupling of a decorative layer with a stone surface. It is defined that by use of simple technological decisions and inexpensive raw materials, the range of flowers of natural stones can be expanded significantly.
Keywords: natural stone, heat treatment, volume coloring, decorative covering, durability, water absorption, frost resistance