Purple sand pug rich in trace elements and preparation method of purple sand pug

Abstract

The invention discloses purple sand pug rich in trace elements. The purple sand pug comprises the following components in percentage by weight: 6%-8% of selenium silver ore, 8%-12% of strontianite, 25%-30% of spodumene, 3%-6% of smithsonite and 44%-58% of purple sand raw ore pug. The finished product is obtained by mixing the purple sand pug and the mineral aggregate rich in trace elements in the firing process, and trace elements are separated out after the purple sand pug and the mineral aggregate are soaked in water. The invention provides the purple sand pug rich in trace elements, which is high in yield and convenient to form after being fired, and the trace elements are separated out after being soaked in water, and the preparation method thereof.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of Zisha clay technology, and more specifically to a Zisha clay rich in trace elements and its preparation method. Background Technology

[0002] Zisha (purple clay) is a type of ceramic ware that falls between pottery and porcelain. Its characteristics include a dense, nearly vitrified structure, high strength, fine particles, and a conchoidal or stony fracture surface, but it lacks the translucency of porcelain. Existing Zisha clay, after firing, becomes hard and dense. Therefore, during tea brewing, there is little interaction between the inside and outside of the Zisha teapot, resulting in a higher internal temperature that keeps the tea leaves at a consistently high temperature, leading to a "steeped" state that negatively impacts the taste of the tea. Consequently, current Zisha teapots are generally not used for brewing green or yellow teas, but only for fermented teas such as black tea, Pu-erh tea, and red tea. Even when brewing these fermented teas, the high temperature affects the taste.

[0003] Teapots made from existing Zisha clay have more pores than porcelain, allowing the tea inside to interact with the outside environment. Therefore, Zisha containers have certain advantages over porcelain for brewing tea. However, from the perspective of user health, they remain at the level of the Ming Dynasty, and thus, there is currently a lack of Zisha clay on the market that can release trace elements. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a purple clay material rich in trace elements that has a high yield, is easy to shape after firing, and releases trace elements after soaking in water, along with its preparation method.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a purple clay material rich in trace elements comprises the following components by weight percentage: 6%-8% selenite, 8%-12% strontium ore, 25%-30% spodumene, 3%-6% smithsonite, and 44%-58% raw purple clay ore.

[0006] In some embodiments, the raw clay material of Zisha clay includes one or a mixture of more than one of the following: Zisha clay, green clay, red clay, and Tuan clay.

[0007] In some embodiments, the selenium-silver ore contains 73.15% silver and 26.85% selenium.

[0008] In some embodiments, strontium ore comprises 70.19% SrO and 29.81% CO2.

[0009] In some embodiments, spodumene comprises 8.03% Li₂O.

[0010] In some embodiments, smithsonite comprises 64.90% ZnO and 35.10% CO2.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for producing purple clay material rich in trace elements includes the following steps:

[0012] S1: Selection of raw Zisha clay ore, which involves sorting one or more of the following raw Zisha clay, green clay, red clay, and Tuan clay ore one by one to remove obvious impurities from the ore.

[0013] S2: Weathering, the sorted ore is placed in open areas and allowed to weather naturally for more than 3 months;

[0014] S3: Mineral material selection: Selenium-silver ore, strontium ore, spodumene, and smithsonite are sorted one by one;

[0015] S4: Crushing, using a ring roller mill to crush the ore piece by piece, and then screening the crushed ore piece;

[0016] S5: Mixing: Mix mineral materials and raw purple clay ore in proportion;

[0017] S6: Purification, using dry or wet adsorption methods to purify mineral materials;

[0018] S7: Aging, the purified minerals in step (6) are mixed with water to form a slurry, and placed in a closed environment at 15-20°C and 20%-30% relative humidity for 3-6 months.

[0019] S8: Clay preparation, which involves repeatedly pounding and pressing the clay mixture from S7 using equipment.

[0020] S9: Warehousing: Pack the kneaded purple clay materials into a warehouse for later use.

[0021] According to another aspect of the invention, a method for firing Zisha (purple clay) artifacts made from Zisha clay rich in trace elements is characterized by comprising the following steps:

[0022] S1: Preheating. Place the finished and naturally dried Zisha teapots into the kiln and heat them to 150℃-200℃ for 1-1.5 hours.

[0023] S2: Shaping and firing, the temperature inside the kiln is slowly reduced to 850℃-950℃, and the entire firing time is 8 hours;

[0024] S3: Cooling and polishing. After cooling, the Zisha (purple clay) ware is taken out and polished.

[0025] S4: Constant temperature firing. The polished Zisha teapot is put back into the kiln and the kiln temperature is slowly reduced to 1170℃-1190℃. The entire firing time is 6 hours.

[0026] S5: Cooling and unloading from the kiln. After firing and cooling, the Zisha teapots are removed from the kiln, inspected, and then stored.

[0027] In some implementations, the preheating temperature in S1 is 185°C.

[0028] In some embodiments, in S2, the firing temperature is 900°C, and it needs to be slowly raised to 900°C within 6 hours, and then maintained at 900°C for another 2 hours.

[0029] In some embodiments, in S4, the firing temperature is 1180°C, and it needs to be slowly raised to 1180°C within 3 hours, and then maintained at 1180°C for another 3 hours.

[0030] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are: high yield, easy shaping after firing, and the release of trace elements after soaking in water. In this invention, by mixing purple clay with minerals rich in trace elements, the finished product itself is rich in trace elements after firing. When hot water is poured over it, the trace elements in the pot are released into the water, achieving a health-promoting effect. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the various embodiments shown. However, it should be noted that these embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Equivalent transformations or substitutions in function, method or structure made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components. They can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] The present invention discloses a purple clay material rich in trace elements, which comprises the following components by weight percentage: 6%-8% selenium silver ore, 8%-12% strontium ore, 25%-30% spodumene, 3%-6% smithsonite and 44%-58% purple clay ore.

[0034] Zisha clay materials include one or a mixture of purple clay, green clay, red clay, and tuan clay.

[0035] Selenium-silver ore: Contains 73.15% silver and 26.85% selenium. The addition of selenium-silver ore facilitates the precipitation of selenium, while the added silver has antioxidant properties and can sterilize water. Selenium is an essential trace element for the human body. Selenium deficiency is a major cause of Keshan disease and Kashin-Beck disease, two endemic diseases. Selenium supplementation can prevent bone marrow lesions and promote repair, offering good preventative and therapeutic effects for these two endemic diseases and arthritis patients. Selenium mainly participates in protein synthesis in the human body, such as proteins related to thyroid hormone conversion.

[0036] Strontium ore: 70.19% SrO and 29.81% CO2. The trace element strontium has the following benefits: 1. Improved sleep quality: Excessive fatigue from work or smoking during the day can cause platelet aggregation and vasoconstriction, affecting the body's ability to relax and fall asleep. Sufficient intake of strontium can inhibit this, effectively improving sleep quality; 2. Nourishing Qi and blood: Strontium promotes hemoglobin synthesis, thus having a good effect on nourishing Qi and blood; 3. Beauty and skin care: Strontium can inhibit the formation of lipid peroxides in the skin, slowing down aging and thus having a good effect on beauty and skin care; 4. Enhanced immunity: Strontium can effectively enhance the body's immunity, reduce the occurrence of depression, and make the mind clearer. In addition to the above effects, it can also inhibit sodium absorption, delay the rise in blood pressure, reduce blood pressure fluctuations, slow down plaque formation in the process of atherosclerosis, reduce liver cell damage, and significantly lower blood uric acid levels.

[0037] Spodumene: 8.03% Li₂O. The trace element lithium has the following effects: 1. Treatment of bipolar disorder: Lithium salts are a common treatment for bipolar disorder, reducing symptoms such as mood swings, insomnia, and anxiety; 2. Prevention of cognitive decline: Studies have shown that lithium salts help prevent age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease; 3. Anti-inflammatory effects: Lithium has an inhibitory effect on inflammation, reducing symptoms of some inflammatory diseases; 4. Effects on cardiovascular health: Lithium can lower blood pressure, improve heart health, and has a preventive effect on cardiovascular diseases.

[0038] smithsonite: 64.90% ZnO and 35.10% CO2. The functions of zinc as a trace element: 1. Growth and development: Zinc is an important component of human metabolism, promoting growth and development in children; 2. Gastrointestinal function: Zinc maintains appetite and gastrointestinal function; zinc deficiency can lead to anorexia and pica; 3. Vision: Zinc affects vitamin A metabolism, maintaining normal vision. Zinc deficiency can lead to decreased vision and cataracts; 4. Immunity: Zinc enhances the body's immunity; zinc deficiency can lead to decreased immunity and increased susceptibility to infection; 5. Fertility: Adequate zinc plays an important role in male sperm function; zinc deficiency may lead to infertility.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] The composition by weight percentage includes: 6% selenite, 8% strontium ore, 25% spodumene, 3% smithsonite, and 58% purple clay ore.

[0041] Table 1: State of Trace Element Precipitation in Boiling Water in Example 1

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[0043] Example 2

[0044] The composition by weight percentage includes: 7% selenite, 10% strontium ore, 30% spodumene, 4% smithsonite, and 49% purple clay ore.

[0045] Table 1: State of Trace Element Precipitation in Boiling Water in Example 1

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[0048] Example 3

[0049] The composition by weight percentage includes: 8% selenite, 12% strontium ore, 35% spodumene, 6% smithsonite, and 44% purple clay ore.

[0050] Table 1: State of Trace Element Precipitation in Boiling Water in Example 1

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[0052] In actual use, it is recommended to use the proportions in Example 2, which have appropriate trace elements and make the clay easy to shape.

[0053] According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for producing purple clay material rich in trace elements includes the following steps:

[0054] S1: Selection of raw Zisha clay ore, which involves sorting one or more of the following raw Zisha clay, green clay, red clay, and Tuan clay ore one by one to remove obvious impurities from the ore.

[0055] S2: Weathering, the sorted ore is placed in open areas and allowed to weather naturally for more than 3 months;

[0056] S3: Mineral material selection: Selenium-silver ore, strontium ore, spodumene, and smithsonite are sorted one by one;

[0057] S4: Crushing, using a ring roller mill to crush the ore piece by piece, and then screening the crushed ore piece;

[0058] S5: Mixing: Mix mineral materials and raw purple clay ore in proportion;

[0059] S6: Purification, using dry or wet adsorption methods to purify mineral materials;

[0060] S7: Aging, the purified minerals in step (6) are mixed with water to form a slurry, and placed in a closed environment at 15-20°C and 20%-30% relative humidity for 3-6 months.

[0061] S8: Clay preparation, which involves repeatedly pounding and pressing the clay mixture from S7 using equipment.

[0062] S9: Warehousing: Pack the kneaded purple clay materials into a warehouse for later use.

[0063] According to another aspect of the invention, a method for firing Zisha (purple clay) artifacts made from Zisha clay rich in trace elements is characterized by comprising the following steps:

[0064] S1: Preheating. Place the finished and naturally dried Zisha teapots into the kiln and heat them to 150℃-200℃ for 1-1.5 hours.

[0065] S2: Shaping and firing, the temperature inside the kiln is slowly reduced to 850℃-950℃, and the entire firing time is 8 hours;

[0066] S3: Cooling and polishing. After cooling, the Zisha (purple clay) ware is taken out and polished.

[0067] S4: Constant temperature firing. The polished Zisha teapot is put back into the kiln and the kiln temperature is slowly reduced to 1170℃-1190℃. The entire firing time is 6 hours.

[0068] S5: Cooling and unloading from the kiln. After firing and cooling, the Zisha teapots are removed from the kiln, inspected, and then stored.

[0069] The preheating temperature in S1 is 185℃. Through experiments, it was found that when the preheating temperature is 185℃, the Zisha pottery needs to be kept in the kiln for preheating. Preheating keeps the temperature of the Zisha pottery at a relatively high level to prepare for the next heating.

[0070] In S2, the firing temperature is 900℃. It needs to be slowly raised to 900℃ over 6 hours and then maintained at 900℃ for another 2 hours. Raising the temperature to 900℃ over a relatively long period of time and slowly increasing the temperature prevents the Zisha ware from cracking due to excessive heating.

[0071] In S4, the firing temperature is 1180℃. It needs to be slowly raised to 1180℃ over 3 hours and then maintained at 1180℃ for another 3 hours. Experiments showed that if the firing temperature is too low, the internal and external interaction effect will not occur; if the temperature is too high, the internal and external interaction effect will be unstable. 1180℃ is the optimal temperature for achieving the best internal and external interaction effect after multiple trials.

[0072] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make other modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Purple clay rich in trace elements, characterized in that, The composition by weight percentage includes: 6%–8% selenium silver ore, 8%–12% strontium ore, 25%–30% spodumene, 3%–6% smithsonite, and 44%–58% purple clay ore.

2. The purple clay material rich in trace elements according to claim 1, characterized in that, The raw clay material of Zisha includes one or a mixture of more than one of the following: Zisha raw clay, green Zisha raw clay, red Zisha raw clay, and Tuan Ni Zisha raw clay.

3. The purple clay material rich in trace elements according to claim 1, characterized in that, The selenium-silver ore contains 73.15% silver and 26.85% selenium.

4. The purple clay material rich in trace elements according to claim 1, characterized in that, The strontium ore contains 70.19% SrO and 29.81% CO2.

5. The purple clay material rich in trace elements according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spodumene contains 8.03% Li₂O.

6. The purple clay material rich in trace elements according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smithsonite contains 64.90% ZnO and 35.10% CO2.

7. A method for producing a purple clay material rich in trace elements according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: Selection of raw Zisha clay ore, which involves sorting one or more of the following raw Zisha clay, green clay, red clay, and Tuan clay ore one by one to remove obvious impurities from the ore. S2: Weathering, the sorted ore is placed in open areas and allowed to weather naturally for more than 3 months; S3: Mineral material selection: Selenium-silver ore, strontium ore, spodumene, and smithsonite are sorted one by one; S4: Crushing, using a ring roller mill to crush the ore piece by piece, and then screening the crushed ore piece; S5: Mixing: Mix mineral materials and raw purple clay ore in proportion; S6: Purification, using dry or wet adsorption methods to purify mineral materials; S7: Aging, the purified minerals in step (6) are mixed with water to form a slurry, and placed in a closed environment at 15-20°C and 20%-30% relative humidity for 3-6 months. S8: Clay preparation, which involves repeatedly pounding and pressing the clay mixture from S7 using equipment. S9: Warehousing: Pack the kneaded purple clay materials into a warehouse for later use.

8. A method for firing Zisha ware made from Zisha clay rich in trace elements as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: Preheating. Place the finished and naturally dried Zisha teapots into the kiln and heat them to 150℃-200℃ for 1-1.5 hours. S2: Shaping and firing, the temperature inside the kiln is slowly reduced to 850℃-950℃, and the entire firing time is 8 hours; S3: Cooling and polishing. After cooling, the Zisha (purple clay) ware is taken out and polished. S4: Constant temperature firing. The polished Zisha teapot is put back into the kiln and the kiln temperature is slowly reduced to 1170℃-1190℃. The entire firing time is 6 hours. S5: Cooling and unloading from the kiln. After firing and cooling, the Zisha teapots are removed from the kiln, inspected, and then stored.

9. The firing method for purple clay artifacts made from purple clay rich in trace elements according to claim 8, characterized in that, The preheating temperature in S1 is 185°C.

10. The method for firing purple clay artifacts made from purple clay rich in trace elements according to claim 8, characterized in that, In step S2, the firing temperature is 900°C, and it needs to be slowly raised to 900°C within 6 hours, and then maintained at 900°C for another 2 hours; in step S4, the firing temperature is 1180°C, and it needs to be slowly raised to 1180°C within 3 hours, and then maintained at 1180°C for another 3 hours.

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