CHARACTERIZATION OF UJOGBA CLAY DEPOSITS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA …

Numerous experts have looked into a few of the clays that can be found in Nigeria. In order to assess the viability of various clay samples from various deposits, [21], [1], [11], [4] and [9 ...

Characterization of some clay deposits in southwest Nigeria …

Clay is an SCM used to replace part of clinker to reduce cost, CO 2 emission, and make concrete durable. Nigeria has deposits of clay with pozzolanic …

Investigating the Industrial Potentials of Some Selected Nigerian Clay

PDF | On Jan 1, 2018, Lydia Solomon Jongs and others published Investigating the Industrial Potentials of Some Selected Nigerian Clay Deposits | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...

Geochemical composition, mineralogy, geotechnical characteristics of

Geochemical composition, mineralogy, geotechnical characteristics of some clay deposits in parts of the southern Niger Delta, Nigeria July 2021 Global Journal of Geological Sciences 19(1):41-51

IJERT-Nigerian Clay Deposits for use as Refractory Materials …

SOME ESTIMATED CLAY DEPOSIT IN NIGERIA Each region of Nigeria is said to have a large deposit of clays (Richard et al., 2017). Research conducted by Raw Materials Research and Development Council of Nigeria (RMRDC), Nigeria is reported to have billions of tones of clay deposits that spread throughout entire states (Muhammadu, …

(PDF) Mineralogy, Physicochemical Characteristics and …

Characterization of some clay deposits in South West Nigeria. Prof Fatai O Aramide, Kenneth K Alaneme. Clay minerals are the most important industrial minerals whose application is dependent on its structure and chemical composition. Mineralogical, chemical compositions, phase constitutions, and microstructural morphology of certain clay ...

Nigerian Clay Deposits for use as Refractory Materials …

SOME ESTIMATED CLAY DEPOSIT IN NIGERIA Each region of Nigeria is said to have a large deposit of clays (Richard et al., 2017). Research conducted by Raw Materials Research and Development Council of Nigeria (RMRDC), Nigeria is reported to have billions of tones of clay deposits that spread throughout entire states (Muhammadu, …

(PDF) Nigerian Clay Deposits for use as Refractory …

Working properties of some clay deposits in Ekiti State, Nigeria were investigated with a view to determine their suitability for use as refractory bricks. The samples were collected from three different commercial …

Compositional Characteristics and Industrial Assessment of …

Journal of Environment and Earth Science ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948 (Online) Vol.5, No.6, 2015 Compositional Characteristics and Industrial Assessment of the Cretaceous Clay Deposits within Northern Anambra Basin, Nigeria Emmanuel Korede Alege1 Tope Shade Alege2 Gideon Yomi Barnabas2 Sunday …

Classification and mineralization of global lithium deposits …

Superlarge lithium-boron deposits in the Jadar Basin, Serbia: Clay type: Pyroclastic weathered clay subtype: Deposits formed by the weathering and lithium enrichment of lithium-bearing pyroclastic rocks, with a few (in western Silver Peak Lake) exploited and utilized earlier: Kings Valley in Nevada, U.S.—a valley in a plateau in …

Geochemical and mineralogical characteristics of clay deposits …

In Nigeria, clay deposits have not been utilized adequately considering the qualities of this type of industrial mineral that occurs in the country. This may be due to lack of geological information on the assessment of the clay deposits and what they can be used to manufacture. It is very pertinent that the physical and chemical properties of ...

States were clay deposit in Nigeria and their …

... that Niger Delta region of Nigeria has a proven reserve estimated to be approximately 4 billion tons of clay deposits alone, while the north eastern parts of Nigeria have estimated...

Material Development Potential of Nigeria's Kaolin

Nigeria possesses a multitude of solid mineral reserves strewn throughout its geographical space in incredible economic numbers, yet they remain mostly unexploited. One such solid mineral is kaolin. Nigeria has a resource of around three billion metric tons of kaolin deposits spread across the country. Kaolin's distinct mineralogy and physical, …

ASSESSMENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL POTENTIALS OF …

on the characterization and evaluation of refractory properties of some clay deposits in Southwest Nigeria, reported that the clays displayed reasonable refractory properties that compared favorably with standard values and recommended a blend of these clays for furnace lining. Meanwhile, Abolarin et al (2006) determined the moulding properties ...

Properties and application of Nigerian bentonite clay …

The mineral characterization of bentonite clay deposits in Nigeria in its raw form have indicated that the clays are mainly calcium-based montmorillonite and this …

Characterization Of Iboko And Nduage-Echara Clay Deposits …

Working properties of some clay deposits in Ekiti State, Nigeria were investigated with a view to determine their suitability for use as refractory bricks. The samples were collected from three ...

Clay Mineral Deposits in Nigeria with their …

Clay Natural Depositions In The Nigerian States And Its Uses. Clay Mineral Deposits in Nigeria - Africa is endowed with clay-rich countries and clay is gotten from the majority of the states in Nigeria and is deposited in most …

Geochemical and mineralogical characteristics of clay deposits …

PDF | Two residual clay deposits and one transported clay deposit in Ijesha-Ijebu area were investigated for their mineralogical, chemical and... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...

Locations of Ball Clay Deposit in Nigeria

Clay from Bida was investigated and characterized using XRF, XRD, SEM and physico-mechanical methods. The XRF analysis shows high value of 69.58% SiO2, 23.15% Al2O3, and 2.93% Fe2O3, with low ...

Clay Industry – The leading manufacturer of clay bricks in Nigeria

Clay Industry (Nigeria) Limited was founded in 1961 by Mr Osvaldo Cappa and Mr Giulio Gianotti, and became fully operational in 1962. Both founders, now late, were the ones who introduced the usage of clay bricks and its numerous benefits …

Characterization and Qualitative Analysis of Some Nigerian Clay …

Clay minerals are the most important industrial minerals whose application is dependent on its structure and chemical composition. Mineralogical, chemical compositions, phase constitutions, and microstructural morphology of certain clay minerals from three different deposits in south western Nigeria were investigated using state-of-the-art equipment.

ASSESSMENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL POTENTIALS OF SOME NIGERIAN KAOLINITIC

Mayo-belwa clay deposit in Adamawa state, Nigeria was characterized to establish its use industrially. The major properties investigated were drying and firing behavior, apparent porosity, bulk ...

Composition, Geotechnical Characteristics and the Potential …

Samples of clay deposits in Obudu and its environs, southeastern Nigeria were evaluated to establish their potential for industrial use. Geochemical, mineralogical and geotechnical properties were employed in assessing the suitability of the clay deposits for potential industrial uses. Mineralogical analyses reveal kaolinite as the dominant clay …

Characterization and evaluation of selected kaolin …

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...

CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF SELECTED …

CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF SELECTED KAOLIN CLAY DEPOSITS IN NIGERIA FOR FURNACE LINING APPLICATION, J. B. Mokwa, et al Nigerian Journal of Technology, Vol. 38, No. 4, October 2019 938 The specimens were then suspended in a beaker of water one after the other and the suspended weight

Geotechnical and Mineralogical Characterization of Clay …

The dominance of clay deposits in Nigeria, most especially in the study area is due to an important condition of the tropical climate characterized by alternating dry and wet …

Environmental Characteristics of Clays and Clay Mineral Deposits

Regional data bases (such as the Southeastern United States clay deposit data base) are being developed that contain geologic and geochemical information necessary to establish environmental characteristics that affect the use of clays and clay minerals. Environmental characteristics include the nature and distribution of inorganic contaminants ...

Mining of Mineral Deposits EVALUATION OF SOME …

Purpose. To evaluate some ceramic properties of Gadabiu clay deposit, Kwali Area Council, Abuja Nigeria. Methods. Soil samples from the study area were subjected to various physical and mechanical ...

Composition, Geotechnical Characteristics and the Potential …

Samples of clay deposits in Obudu and its environs, southeastern Nigeria were evaluated to establish their potential for industrial use. Geochemical, mineralogical …

CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF THE …

PROPERTIES OF LOCAL CLAY DEPOSITS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA. 1 SHUAIB-BABATA, Yusuf Lanre & 2 MUDIARE, Edeki. 1 Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin,