Assessment of sandstone, western desert of Iraq as anti-acidic and alkalis bench

Abstract EN

The objectives of this study are to evaluate the sandstone (quartz arenite) as anti-acidic and alkalis tiles bench.

Sandstones of Rutbah Formation are studied petrographically, mineralogically and geochemically.

They are subjected to the many tests to assess their suitability as dimension stone and resistance.

The physical and mechanical properties which include bulk density, water absorption, compressive strength, modulus of rupture and abrasion resistance are computed in addition to acidic and alkalis resistance testes.

The results are successful and encouraging showing the possibility of manufacturing resistance bench.

The Iraqi and American Standard for Testing Materials (ASTM) specifications are adopted for comparing the results