In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Principle of X-Ray Diffraction 2. Equipment of X-Ray Diffraction 3. Analysis 4. Methods 5. Advantages. Principle of X-Ray Diffraction: When a monochromatic X-ray beam with wavelength A is projected onto a crystalline material at an angle , diffraction is reinforced only along specific directions, as shown in […]
X-Ray Diffraction: Equipment and Methods | Clay Minerals | Soil
Scanning Electron Microscopy: Principle and Application | Soil Mineralogy
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Principle of Scanning Electron Microscopy 2. SEM Equipment 3. Working Mechanism 4. Specimen Preparation 5. Image Treatment and Analysis 6. Advantages and Applications. Principle of Scanning Electron Microscopy: SEM equipment is similar to a television. The principle of SEM is to use a focused beam of high-energy electrons […]
Montmorillonite: Structure, Formation and Uses | Soil Minerals
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Montmorillonite 2. Electrical Charge and Isomorphous Substitution 3. Morphology and Surface Area 4. Formation and Occurrence 5. Commercial Uses. Structure of Montmorillonite: The basic structural unit of montmorillonite mineral consists of one alumina sheet sandwiched between two silica sheets. The oxygen atoms at the tip of […]