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- Title
Physicochemical Characteristics of Clay Mineral from Ikpeshi in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria.
- Authors
OYEDOH, E. A.; OKWAH, G. A.; OSHOMOGHO, F. O.
- Abstract
Clay mineral has become increasingly relevant for industrial application due to its environmentally friendly properties, low cost, and relative abundance. Several solid mineral deposits could be found in Edo State of Nigeria. This study therefore, examined the physicochemical characteristics of clay mineral from Ikpeshi in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria using various standard techniques. Results obtained reveal that the sample was kaolinite with SiO2 45.116wt%, and Al2O 20.39wt% as the most predominant elements. Wavenumbers of 909.47043cm-1 to 998.92654cm-1 with bold peaks revealed the presence of SiO4-4. The study revealed that the clay from Ikpeshi has kaolinite characteristics and strong thermal stability suitable for lining furnace kilns.
- Subjects
EDO State (Nigeria); NIGERIA; CLAY minerals; HARD rock minerals; KAOLINITE; LOCAL government; ORE deposits; THERMAL stability
- Publication
Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management, 2023, Vol 27, Issue 6, p1119
- ISSN
1119-8362
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4314/jasem.v27i6.9