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2-theta (degrees)
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i d
d d
i
q
a f
q
i
c
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c
a f
c
h
a-albite
c-calcite
d-dolomite
f-feldspar
hectorite
i-illite
quartz
h
Figure 2. Mineralogical characterization of feed clays by XRD
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Particle Size (μm)
Figure 3. Particle size distribution of the sedimentary claystone
Table 1. Elemental characterization of claystone by ICP-OES
Element Al Ca Fe K Li Mg Na
ppm 26767 49529 16281 26062 2495 82770 9191
Intensity
(a.u.)
Cumulative
passing
(%)
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2-theta (degrees)
d
i d
d d
i
q
a f
q
i
c
f
c
c
c
a f
c
h
a-albite
c-calcite
d-dolomite
f-feldspar
hectorite
i-illite
quartz
h
Figure 2. Mineralogical characterization of feed clays by XRD
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000
Particle Size (μm)
Figure 3. Particle size distribution of the sedimentary claystone
Table 1. Elemental characterization of claystone by ICP-OES
Element Al Ca Fe K Li Mg Na
ppm 26767 49529 16281 26062 2495 82770 9191
Intensity
(a.u.)
Cumulative
passing
(%)