In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Kaolinite 2. Electrical Charge and Isomorphous Substitution 3. Morphology 4. Minerals in the Group 5. Formation and Occurrence 6. Commercial Uses. Structure of Kaolinite: The basic structural unit of kaolinite mineral consists of an alumina sheet combined with a silica sheet. The silica sheet and the gibbsite sheet are held [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Principle of Infrared Spectroscopy 2. Equipment of Infrared Spectroscopy 3. Types 4. Sample Preparation 5. Uses and Applications. Principle of Infrared Spectroscopy: IR spectroscopy works on the principle that molecules absorb specific frequencies that are characteristic of their structure. At temperatures above absolute zero, all the atoms in molecules are in continuous vibration [...]
Clay minerals in soils can be identified using one or more of the following methods: 1. X-ray diffraction (XRD) 2. Differential thermal analysis (DTA) 3. Transmission electron microscopy 4. Scanning electron microscopy 5. Infrared spectroscopy. Method # 1. X-Ray Diffraction: X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique is one of the most commonly used methods to identify the minerals present in a soil, [...]