Mineralogical and geochemical characteristics of Belevi clay deposits at Denizli, SW Turkey: industrial raw material potential
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DOI: 10.1007/s12517-020-05292-z
Abstract: The present article addresses the potential usability of the Belevi clay from the Denizli region as a raw material in different ceramic applications and industrial products by investigating their mineralogical (X-ray diffraction), chemical (X-ray fluorescence),… read more here.
Keywords: raw material; clay deposits; clay; belevi clay ... See more keywords
Deep Hydraulically‐Active Fractures in Sensitive Clay Deposits: Implications for Groundwater Flow and Slope Stability
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DOI: 10.1029/2023gl103156
Abstract: Landslides in sensitive post‐glacial marine clays are one of the major geological hazards in Canada, Norway and Sweden. Current hydrogeological conceptual models used for slope stability analyses in these deposits consider simple groundwater flow conditions… read more here.
Keywords: active fractures; hydraulically active; groundwater flow; clay deposits ... See more keywords
Characterization and Suitability Assessment of Ameskroud Clay Deposits for Ceramic Applications
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DOI: 10.1155/2024/5531545
Abstract: The identification of natural clay deposit parameters is critical for the development of ceramics. This research underscores the essential role of understanding clay properties in producing high‐quality ceramics and represents a comprehensive characterization methodology, shedding… read more here.
Keywords: suitability; clay deposits; clay; deposits ceramic ... See more keywords
Mineralogy and geochemical features of Foumban clay deposits (west Cameroon): genesis and potential applications
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DOI: 10.1180/clm.2018.31
Abstract: ABSTRACT Five clay deposits in Foumban, west Cameroon, were studied for their morphological, mineralogical and geochemical properties to determine their suitability for ceramics. The clays were examined with X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, thermal gravimetric analysis… read more here.
Keywords: geochemical features; mineralogy; clay deposits; west cameroon ... See more keywords
Alkali Activation of Common Clay Deposits: Evaluation of the Suitability by an IR Spectroscopic Method
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DOI: 10.1186/s40069-023-00627-y
Abstract: In the context of a sustainable use of resources with the aim of the reduction of the CO_2 footprint, the development of alternative concrete materials has attracted a great deal of attention. In this context,… read more here.
Keywords: suitability; clay deposits; clay; common clay ... See more keywords
Mineralogical Characterization and Geochemical Signatures of Supergene Kaolinitic Clay Deposits: Insight of Ropp Complex Kaolins, Northcentral Nigeria
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DOI: 10.3390/min14090869
Abstract: This study presents the chemical and mineralogical composition of clay deposits and associated rock types within the Ropp Complex in order to assess the influence of parent lithology on the kaolinization, genesis, and utility of… read more here.
Keywords: mineralogical characterization; clay deposits; clay; ropp complex ... See more keywords