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Characterization of Asaba Clay for Production of Porcelain Insulator

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  • Ekeh, C.P.

    (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. P.M.B. 5025)

  • Chris-Okafor, P. U.

    (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. P.M.B. 5025)

Abstract

The study highlights the potential of Asaba clay for producing high-quality ceramic wares by examining the physicochemical characteristics of clay mineral using advanced analytical techniques such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS). Results obtained reveal that the sample was kaolinite with SiO2 (43.63%), Al2O3 (16.65%), and Fe2O3 (4.87%) as the most predominant elements. The identified minerals include Quartz (SiO2), Orthoclase (KAlSi2O3), Kaolinite (Al2O3•2SiO2•2H2O), and Albite (NaAlSi2O3). Wavenumbers ranges from 3697.51913 - 685.83016, while the high intensities of the hydroxyl-related peaks at 3421.70 cm⠻¹, 3622.97 cm⠻¹, and 3697.52 cm⠻¹ suggest that Asaba clay has properties similar to kaolinitic. Elemental composition indicates that the elements (Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Cd, Zn and Ca) are in acceptable concentration levels. The study therefore revealed that the clay from Asaba has kaolinite characteristics, is environmentally safe and is therefore suitable for porcelain insulator production.

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  • Ekeh, C.P. & Chris-Okafor, P. U., 2024. "Characterization of Asaba Clay for Production of Porcelain Insulator," International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, RSIS International, vol. 13(12), pages 239-243, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:ijltem:v:13:y:2024:i:12:a:314
    DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2024.131221
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