Characterization of <i>Amuda-Isuochi</i> Nigerian Clay Deposit for Potential Industrial Applications-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Characterization of <i>Amuda-Isuochi</i> Nigerian Clay Deposit for Potential Industrial Applications

Published:2022-11-23 Issue: Volume:62 Page:1-18
ISSN:1663-4144
Container-title:International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa
language:
Short-container-title:JERA

Author:

Uwaezuoke Nnaemeka¹,Okoro Victor¹,Igwilo Kevin C.¹,Onwukwe Stanley I.¹,Iwuanyanwu Kingsley C.¹,Ayogu Victor C.¹

Affiliation:

1. Federal University of Technology Owerri

Abstract

The aim of the work was to characterize the clay from Amuda-Isuochi, Abia state Nigeria. Preliminary research works on the area is scanty. The characterization involved chemical and elemental analyses, X-ray diffraction, specific surface area analysis, thermal analyses (TGA, DTA) and particle size distribution. The results showed that the clay is kaolin. Specific surface area of 251m2/g was observed, with average particle size of 84.67d.nm and polydispersity index of 0.203. The sample will find applications in oil and gas industry as lost circulation control material and for manufacture of proppants for hydraulic fracturing activities. Similarly, it can be used as an adsorbent and has potential applications for ceramic tile, paper, paints, fibre glass and starting material for alum. The kaolin clay will also be suitable as a nano-material. The output indicates an addition to local contents for Nigeria’s industrial development.

Publisher

Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.

Subject

General Medicine

Link

https://www.scientific.net/JERA.62.1.pdf

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