Kaolin naturally exists in large amount within 5°29′N–5°35′N and 7°21′E–7°3′E geographical coordinates surrounding Umuoke, Obowo, Nigeria.Web
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In the past, kaolin clay has been used primarily in Nigeria for production of pottery, molding bricks and sculpture. Recently, researchers have been experimenting with Nigerian kaolin as ceramic materials, cement replacement [24, 25] and also as geopolymer materials . Kaolin clays deposits are widely spread in Nigeria and if their properties ...Web
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The Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) test showed an impressive value of 401.09 meq/ 100 g clay for prepared zeolite-Y. The raw kaolin, metakaolin and zeolite were characterized by XRF, XRD and SEM. ... Nigerian Elefun Kaolinite Clay is a potential precursor for Zeolite-Y-based catalyst production, a raw material that is very useful …Web
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Several adsorbents were prepared by acid-activating Kirfi Kaolin clay sample obtained from Kirfi village in Bauchi state, Nigeria using sulfuric acid. The raw clay and the prepared adsorbents were characterized for their physical properties (pH, moisture content, apparent bulk density, and adsorptive power) and their chemical compositions, and ...Web
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kaolin, clay, sandstones, limestone, gemstones, slate, phosphate, gypsum and other associated minerals. III. MINERAL RESOURCES Geological Survey of Nigeria Agency (GSNA) has played an active role in the exploration for mineral deposits in Nigeria. Kogi State like other States in Nigeria is found to be endowed with mineral resources.Web
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Nigeria is blessed with deposits of kaolin clays, although with varied purity. However, the potentials of these kaolin clays have not been widely studied due to lack of …Web
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Kaolin mineral is a commercially solid powder with a comparatively low level of purity and is regularly used for a variety of applications, including filler, paints, ceramics, adsorbents, and paper. In Ethiopia, the kaolin clay mineral is significant for financial growth as the raw material used in the industry sector. However, slight consideration was given …Web
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especially, Nigeria.1–8 Inspite of the extensive use and the demand for clay in industrial processes, chemical investigation of this mineral for ... Kaolin, a clay mineral with a variegated range of physical, chemical and physicochemical properties, clay minerals has an undisputable role in pharmaceutical industries. It is widely used in the ...Web
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The kaolin clay content of this porcelain gives plasticity to the ceramic mixture while quartz maintains the shape of the formed article during firing and feldspar serves as flux, ... Nigeria. The Awo-omama clay, Ibere clay, feldspar and quartz from their report showed a high level of SiO 2 and the lowest content of K 2 O, ...Web
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Results indicated that the plasticity index value of the natural kaolin clay of 18.52% was reduced to 7.24% at 20% RHA geopolymer cement content. ... 44 NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGICAL ...Web
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This work presents a summary of the geology, mineralogy, chemistry and usage of over two hundred and fifty kaolin deposits and occurrences in Africa including …Web
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This work presents a summary of the geology, mineralogy, chemistry and usage of over two hundred and fifty kaolin deposits and occurrences in Africa including …Web
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In Nigeria, foreign kaolin clay is used as fillers because it contains lesser impurities when compared to the one indigenous to the country. In contrast, Nigeria bentonite clay have unique ...Web
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Nigeria has been reported to have billions of tonnes of kaolin [ 8,9]. In Bauchi state where Alkaleri clay was mined it has been reported that 18 million tonnes of kaolin reserves are obtainable ...Web
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Kaolin and ball clay samples from four states in Nigeria were examined with the aim of determining their chemical composition as well as testing for their suitability as refractory materials for furnaces lining applications. Three kaolin samples were taken from Ikpeshi in Edo, Kasadi in Kebbi and Alaasan in Osun state, while the ball clay sample …Web
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2.1. Documentation on clay minerals in Nigeria. The most abundant, ubiquitous, and accessible material on the earth crust is clay [].Reference [] observed that a great emphasis is placed on exploiting the abundant solid minerals endowments in Nigeria with a view to diversifying the economic base of the country, improving Gross Domestic …Web
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PDF | On Jan 1, 2013, U.O. Aroke and others published Properties and characterization of kaolin clay from Alkaleri, north-eastern Nigeria | Find, read and cite all the research you …Web
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In this research paper, 11 different specimens of Kaolin clay obtained from Umuoke, Nigeria, were subjected to a calcination process at oven temperatures from 350̊C to 850̊C in an increment of ...Web
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In Nigeria, foreign kaolin clay is used as fillers because it contains lesser impurities when compared to the one indigenous to the country. In contrast, Nigeria …Web
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A series of emulsion paint samples were prepared using Eziulo clay as an ex-tender, commercial whiting, and titanium dioxide (TiO 2). The clay that was calcined at 850˚C and sieved to three ...Web
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The combined results revealed that the clays are mostly kaolin and illite, while clay minerals are predominantly gibbsite and quartz, although other clay-associated minerals and elements were also observed. ... This paper reports the results of seven Nigerian clay samples investigated for moisture content, morphology, chemical …Web
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Speaking exclusively to Science Nigeria, the chief executive officer of Jola Global Industries Limited, Dr. Moses Omojola, listed the basic clay minerals found in Nigeria to include kaolin, feldspar, quatz, …Web
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Last Updated: 08 May 2023. PDF | Kaolin and ball clay samples from four states in Nigeria were examined with the aim of determining their chemical composition as well as testing... | Find,...Web
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International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering Website: (ISSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal, Volume 3, Issue 11, November 2013)Web
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Kaolinite clay from Alkaleri Northeast Nigeria was pre-treated and beneficiated using physical process. The treated clay of cation exchange capacity (CEC) 9.5 meq/100 g was modified with cationic ...Web
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The mineralogical, chemical, and physical characteristics of sedimentary clay bodies around Share area were studied to establish their potentials as industrial raw materials. The clays occur as interbeds within the Bida Sandstone Formation, which overlies the quartzite-dominated basement rocks of the Northern Bida Basin. Kaolinitic clay …Web
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The X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis result of raw kaolin is presented in Table 2. The mineralogy of the clay is composed of quartz, Kaolinite {Al 2 Si 2 O 2 (OH) 4 }, muscovite {KAl 2 (AlSi 3 O ...Web
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Nigeria has a resource of around three billion metric tons of kaolin deposits spread across the country. Kaolin's distinct mineralogy and physical, morphological, and chemical properties make ...Web
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Nigeria is blessed with clay and clay minerals amongst other abundant natural mineral resources. Unfortunately, value is currently not being added to them …Web
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The effect of hydrochloric acid treatment on the chemical composition of kaolin clay from Awgu Town in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State was studied in this work. The raw clay was mined ...Web
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Nigerian Elefun Kaolinite Clay is a potential precursor for Zeolite-Y-based catalyst production, a raw material that is very useful during oil refining operation. However, fundamental process engineering studies that are necessary for the zeolite production scale-up and process design have not been investigated. Therefore, this study is based on …Web
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The use of clay by humans for medicinal and wellness purposes is most probably as old as mankind. Within minerals, due to its ubiquitous occurrence in nature and easy availability, clay was the first to be used and is still used worldwide. Healing clays have been traditionally used by man for therapeutic, nutritional and skin care purposes, but …Web
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It gave a concise summary of 292 kaolin deposits and occurrences in Africa, of which 190 are located in Southern and West Africa. Fifty percent of the deposits and occurrences were of sedimentary origin. Kaolinite was the dominant clay mineral in the kaolin deposits and occurrences in Africa with smectite and illite in major quantities,Web
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Nigeria is blessed with abundant kaolin clay and solid mineral deposits scattered in various parts of the country, yet the country solely depends on imported zeolite as commercial adsorbent for wastewater treatment, catalyst for the petroleum industry and other applications. This work describes the development of a process to produce zeolite ...Web
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Tables 1 – 8 show the basic clay minerals (kaolin, feldspar, quatz, limestone, talc, silica sand, ball clay and bentonite) and their locations in Nigeria. In order to shun over-dependence in oil and imported goods, …Web
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A study is carried out to investigate the extraction of alum from locally abundant kaolin clays using sulphuric acid. Alum is a coagulant that is used for raw water treatment. The kaolin clay and ...Web
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Kaolin's distinct mineralogy and physical, morphological, and chemical properties make this raw material suitable for a wide range of applications. This paper reviews studies on kaolin (kaolinite) exploitation across Nigeria. The distribution of kaolinite clay deposits across Nigeria, together with their …
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