The Development of Ceramic Clay from Antlers

Abstract

In this research investigation, the researchers develop ceramic clay from antlers for the production of ceramics. The experiment showed that the most suitable reactant should be pure without any adulterants. The color of the product texture was white through the heat process at 1,200 degrees Celcius. The reactant had a chemical composition of calcium oxide (CaO) at 58.68 of the weight percentage. The test of the reactant ingredients found that the appropriate reactant to be used as an ingredient to form ceramic products was in a percentage composed of 70 percent clay and 30 percent of the reactant. The initial ratio could be used well in the production of ceramic products and could reduce the use of clay in a worthy manner.