Khodiyar Acid resistant bricks & tiles vs Other Flooring Materials
Flooring material | Kota stone | Mandana stone | Epoxy lining | Khodiyar®Acid Resistant Bricks & tiles |
Major composition | Limestone | Quartizitic sandstone | Organic polymer | Inorganic oxides |
Acid/alkali resistance | No resistance against acids | No resistance against alkalis | No resistance against acids | Resistance against acids & alkalis |
Water absorption, % | 2 – 4 | 1 – 2 | 0.2 – 0.4 | ≤ 0.5 |
Bulk density , (g/cc) | 2.1 – 2.3 | 2.3 – 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.35 |
Flexural strength , (n/mm²) | 20 – 25 | 25 – 30 | 25 – 35 | ≥ 30 |
Slipperiness | Slippery polished surface | Less slippery | Slippery | No slipperiness,
Friction co-efficient > 6 |
Resistance to fire | Moderate | Good | Inflammable | Fire proof |
Resistance of heavy duty load | Low | Low | Very low | High |
Abrasion resistance | 3 – 4 | 5 – 6 | 4 – 5 | ≥ 6 |
Service life | 4 – 5 years | 4 – 5 years | 1 – 2 years | >10 years |
Cost of maintenance | High | High | Very high | Low |
Sizes | 1.5 x 1.5,
2 x 2, 2 x 1, 2 x 1.5 |
2 x 1.5,
2 x 2.5, 2 x 2 |
— | Various sizes available according to the customer’s requirement. |