In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Principle of X-Ray Diffraction 2. Equipment of X-Ray Diffraction 3. Analysis 4. Methods 5. Advantages. Principle of X-Ray Diffraction: When a monochromatic X-ray beam with wavelength A is projected onto a crystalline material at an angle , diffraction is reinforced only along specific directions, as shown in […]
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6 Main Types of Clay Minerals
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This article throws light upon the six main types of clay minerals. The types are: 1. Kaolinite 2. Smectite Group 3. Illite Group 4. Vermiculite 5. Chlorite 6. Allophanes. Type # 1. Kaolinite: The most prominent member of the 1: 1 type of clay minerals is kaolinite, in which one silica tetrahedral layer is joined […]