ВПЛИВ ДЕФЛОКУЛЯНТІВ РІЗНОГО ТИПУ НА РЕОЛОГІЧНІ ТА ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНІ ВЛАСТИВОСТІ КЕРАМІЧНОГО ШЛІКЕРУ ДЛЯ САНІТАРНО-ТЕХНІЧНОЇ КЕРАМІКИ

The paper investigates the effect of different types of deflocculants on the rheological and technological properties of ceramic slurry intended for the production of sanitary ceramics. The effects of Reotan, Formsil 113, and sodium lignosulfonate at varying concentrations were studied. It was found that the use of sodium lignosulfonate results in a yield strength that approaches the upper limit acceptable for earthenware slurries, which complicates its further application. In contrast, polyacrylate-based deflocculants demonstrated superior performance in terms of key technological parameters such as water absorption, flexural strength, and sherd development. Reotan,in particular, exhibited high efficiency at a lower dosage, offering both technological and economic benefits. Moreover, polyacrylates present environmental advantages, positioning them as a promising choice in line with the industry's move toward sustainable manufacturing practices.