Applied Clay Mineralogy : Occurrences, Processing and Applications of Kaolins, Bentonites, Palygorskitesepiolite, and Common Clays
This book on Applied Clay Mineralogy is comprehensive. It covers the structure, composition, and physical and chemical properties of kaolinite, halloysite, ball clays; bentonites including sodium montmorillonite, calcium montmorillonite, and hectorite; and palygorskite and sepiolite. There is also a short chapter on common clays which are used for making structural clay products and lightweight aggregate. The location and geology of the major clay deposits that are marketed worldwide and regionally include kaolins from the United States, Southwest England, Brazil, and the Czech Republic along with halloysite from New Zealand and ball clays from the US, England, Germany, and Ukraine. Bentonites from the U.S. and Europe are included along with palygorskite and sepiolite from the U.S., China, Senegal, and Spain. The mining and processing of the various clays are described. Extensive discussions of the many applications of the clays are included. The appendices cover the important laboratory tests that are used to identify and evaluate the various types of clay. Many figures are included covering electron micrographs, processing flow sheets, stratigraphy, and location maps.* Provides the structure and composition of clay minerals, as well as their phyisical and chemical properties * Discusses pplications for Kaolin, Bentonite, Palygorskite and Sepiolite * Contains appendixes of laboratory tests and procedures, as well as a test for common clays
1 online resource (189 pages).
9780080467870, 0080467873
1058432989
Cover; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Introduction; References; Some Additional Reference Books on Clays and Clay Minerals; Chapter 2. Structure and Composition of the Clay Minerals and their Physical and Chemical Properties; 1. Kaolin Minerals; 2. Smectite Minerals; 3. Illite ; 4. Chlorite; 5. Palygorskite (Attapulgite): Sepiolite; 6. Physical and Chemical Properties of Clays and Clay Minerals; References; Chapter 3. Geology and Location of Major Industrial Clay Deposits; 1. Kaolins; 2. Ball Clays; 3. Refractory Clays; 4. Smectites; 5. European Bentonites; 6. Asia. 7. Palygorskite (Attapulgite) and SepioliteReferences; Chapter 4. Exploration, Mining, and Processing; 1. Kaolin Mining and Processing; 2. Dry Process; 3. Halloysite Mining and Processing; 4. Ball Clay Mining and Processing; 5. Bentonite Exploration, Mining, and Processing; 6. Palygorskite and Sepiolite Exploration, Mining, and Processing; References; Chapter 5. Kaolin Applications; 1. Paper; 2. Paint; 3. Ceramics; 4. Rubber; 5. Plastics; 6. Ink; 7. Catalysts; 8. Fiberglass; 9. Portland Cement; 10. Miscellaneous Uses; References; Chapter 6. Bentonite Applications; 1. Drilling Fluids. 2. Foundry Bonds3. Pelletizing Iron Ore; 4. Cat Litter; 5. Absorbents; 6. Miscellaneous Applications; References; Chapter 7. Palygorskite and Sepiolite Applications; 1. Drilling Fluids; 2. Cat Litter; 3. Agricultural Carriers; 4. Tape Joint Compounds; 5. Paint; 6. Industrial Floor Absorbents; 7. Miscellaneous Applications; 8. Health Effects of Sepiolite; References; Chapter 8. Common Clays; 1. Structural Clay Products; 2. Lightweight Aggregate; References; Appendix A. Commonly Used Tests and Procedures for Evaluating Kaolin Samples; Appendix B. Common Tests for Evaluation of Ball Clay Samples. Appendix C. Commonly Used Tests to Evaluate Bentonite SamplesDrilling Fluid Products; Foundry Products; Iron Ore Pelletizing; Environmental Sealing; Some Bentonite Testing Methods; Apendix D. Palygorskite-Sepiolite Laboratory Tests; Subject Index