Particle size distribution and purification of red clay for industrial use

Rosalam Sarbatly and C., P. Yee and T., S. Fong and Krishnaiah, Duduku (2009) Particle size distribution and purification of red clay for industrial use. Journal of Applied Sciences, 9 (12). pp. 2344-2347. ISSN 1812-5654

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to purify red soil from Indah Permai (IP) for industrial applications. Particle size distribution of IP soil was studied and impurities of clay was removed. A series of methods for the extraction of iron oxides from soil and clay was tested with using dithionite (Na2S2O4) as reducing agent at varied pH. Theoretically, the oxidation potential of dithionite increases with increase in pH. A buffer was used in method 1 to maintain the pH at the optimum level (alkalinity). NaHCO3 is served as the buffer. HCl was used in method 2 to provide its acidic environment. However, method 3 reacts in neither acidic nor base environment. Results showed that different methods have different removal efficiency. © 2009 Asian Network for Scientific Information.

Item Type: Article
Keyword: Clay purification, Metal elements, Particle size distribution
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA1-2040 Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA703-712 Engineering geology. Rock mechanics. Soil mechanics. Underground construction
Department: SCHOOL > School of Engineering and Information Technology
Depositing User: ADMIN ADMIN
Date Deposited: 15 Mar 2011 14:41
Last Modified: 13 Oct 2017 10:51
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/2344

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