ASSESSMENT OF CLAY DEPOSIT IN UZUAKOLI COMMUNITY OF ABIA STATE, NIGERIA FOR CERAMIC INDUSTRIAL POTENTIALS
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The use of clay minerals in industrial applications is well-documented and millions of tons are utilized yearly. Clay deposits in Nigeria are widely distributed, and understanding the properties and industrial potential and applications of these deposits are essential for determining their profitability and suitability for different industrial purposes including the making of ceramics. This study investigated the physical, chemical and mineralogical characteristics of clay from Ubani in Uzuakoli community of Abia State, Nigeria, to determine its suitability for use in the ceramic industry. The materials used for this research were sourced from Uzuakoli, with two samples collected from two different areas in the clay deposit. The results of the physical analyses, such as plasticity test, linear shrinkage, apparent porosity, crushing strength, and loss on ignition, showed that the clays are suitable for use in the production of white sanitary wares, wall tiles, floor tiles, and refractory bricks. The results of the chemical analyses, using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD), showed that silica is the major oxide present in the clay samples, minerals kaolinite 41%; vermiculite 33%; quartz 26% and that the silica-alumina percentages of these clays are in line with those of good clay for ceramic industry. This study contributes to the understanding of the properties and potential applications of Uzuakoli clay and is an essential step for the exploitation of this mineral resource in Abia State, Nigeria
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