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.