In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Apparatus of Differential Thermal Analysis 2. Types of Thermal Peak Reactions 3. Applications. Apparatus of Differential Thermal Analysis: The DTA apparatus consist of the following: 1. Sample holder, usually ceramic, nickel, or platinum. 2. Furnace with a temperature controller to provide a constant rate of heating. 3. […]
Differential Thermal Analysis | Clay Minerals | Soil Mineralogy
Transmission Electron Microscopy: Principle and Components | Soil Mineralogy
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Principle of Transmission Electron Microscopy 2. Components of Transmission Electron Microscopy 3. Applications. Principle of Transmission Electron Microscopy: The transmission electron microscope can be compared with a slide projector. In a slide projector, light from a light source is made into a parallel beam by the condenser […]
Montmorillonite: Structure, Formation and Uses | Soil Minerals
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Montmorillonite 2. Electrical Charge and Isomorphous Substitution 3. Morphology and Surface Area 4. Formation and Occurrence 5. Commercial Uses. Structure of Montmorillonite: The basic structural unit of montmorillonite mineral consists of one alumina sheet sandwiched between two silica sheets. The oxygen atoms at the tip of […]