Title of article :
Chemical and thermal characterization of a clayey material found near Gaborone Dam
Author/Authors :
MAIFALA, BONTLE University of Botswana - Department of chemistry, Botswana , NADIYE-TABBIRUKA, M.S. University of Botswana - Department of chemistry, Botswana
Abstract :
Mineralogical studies were carried out on clayey material found near the water dam in Gaborone city, in Botswana, in order to deduce its chemical composition. Samples of the material were subjected to chemical elemental, thermal and cation exchange capacity analyses. Traces of Kaolinite were found together with quartz and microcline. The chemical formula was found to be FeSiAl6O10(OH)6.
Keywords :
Chemical and thermal characterization , clayey material , Gaborone Dam
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
