Abstract
In order to obtain a semiquantitative mineralogical composition of raw materials used for whiteware ceramics, four different clay types were analysed by X-ray diffraction. Studies were carried out by using a combination of analyses of the bulk sample, and of the fine fraction. Using a well-established pre-treatment methodology (use of chemicals, ultrasonic treatment, dispersion procedures), clay mineral concentration by centrifugation and sedimentation, oriented and random powder preparation, cation saturation, expansion/dehydration methods, 12 X-ray diffractometer traces were obtained from each sample. Based on these informations it was possible to establish the qualitative mineralogical composition, and also a semiquantitative one using peak intensities and peak area corrected by various factors. Scanning electron microscopy was also used in order to illustrate the identified mineral phases.
Recommended Citation
Benea, Marcel and Gorea, Maria
(2002)
Characterisation of some Clays Used for Whiteware Ceramics I. Mineralogical composition,
Studia UBB Geologia
47
(1): 31-40
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/1937-8602.47.1.1
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/geologia/vol47/iss1/art1
