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University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fillers play a crucial role in enhancing product performance and reducing production costs. To be used in various industries, fillers must be readily available, affordable, pure, non-toxic, and meet specific physical and chemical standards. This study examines limestone and dolomite fillers, focusing on their chemical composition, mineralogical properties, and particle size distribution. Advanced analytical techniques were employed: laser granulometry for particle size distribution analysis, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy for chemical analysis, and X-ray diffraction for mineralogical analysis. To assess whether harder components, such as quartz, are concentrated in the coarser fractions, all the fillers were divided into two fractions - above 45 microns and bellow 45 microns The findings indicate that the quality and composition of fillers significantly impact their industrial suitability. While limestone and dolomite fillers differ in purity and mineral content, both offer potential applications across various industries.
Fillers, limestone, dolomite, particle size distribution, mineralogical examination, chemical analyses
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