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Studies On the Characteristics of Some Imiegba Clays

Ikhenemue, O.O., Isah, A., Uzebu, P. E., Obrifor, E.B., Inetianbor, O. C. and Irebhude, E.V.

Abstract

The microstructural attributes and the elemental composition of two clays from imiegbe community in Edo state were studied using scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Electron Dispersive system (EDS). The clay samples; Inare clay sample I, had the following elemental composition: carbon, oxygen, aluminum, silicon, potassium, titanium, and Iron. Inare clay sample II had the following elemental composition: carbon, oxygen, aluminum, silicon, and Iron. All elements being present at varying weight percent contributions. Inare clay I and II exhibit characteristics reminiscent of Illite clays, characterized by their 2:1 structural configuration and prevalent presence of silicon, aluminum and iron. These elements were captured graphically. The element profiles and weight composition were captured via the K shell of the atoms of the elemental constituents. Inare clay I had potassium and titanium which were absent in Inare clay sample II. A blend of the two clays could provide a mix that will expand the utility of the composites beyond that of the individual clays.

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