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Influence of layer charge and charge distribution of smectites on the flow behaviour and swelling of bentonites

Christidis Georgios, Alex E. Blum, D.D. Eberl

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URIhttp://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/5EFB42E1-A993-48AC-93A9-BA3DE3658397-
Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2006.05.008-
Languageen-
Extent14 pagesen
TitleInfluence of layer charge and charge distribution of smectites on the flow behaviour and swelling of bentonitesen
CreatorChristidis Georgiosen
CreatorΧρηστιδης Γεωργιοςel
CreatorAlex E. Blumen
CreatorD.D. Eberlen
PublisherElsevieren
Content SummaryThe influence of layer charge and charge distribution of dioctahedral smectites on the rheological and swelling properties of bentonites is examined. Layer charge and charge distribution were determined by XRD using the LayerCharge program [Christidis, G.E., Eberl, D.D., 2003. Determination of layer charge characteristics of smectites. Clays Clay Miner. 51, 644–655.]. The rheological properties were determined, after sodium exchange using the optimum amount of Na2CO3, from free swelling tests. Rheological properties were determined using 6.42% suspensions according to industrial practice. In smectites with layer charges of −0.425 to −0.470 per half formula unit (phfu), layer charge is inversely correlated with free swelling, viscosity, gel strength, yield strength and thixotropic behaviour. In these smectites, the rheological properties are directly associated with the proportion of low charge layers. By contrast, in low charge and high charge smectites there is no systematic relation between layer charge or the proportion of low charge layers and rheological properties. However, low charge smectites yield more viscous suspensions and swell more than high charge smectites. The rheological properties of bentonites also are affected by the proportion of tetrahedral charge (i.e. beidellitic charge), by the existence of fine-grained minerals having clay size, such as opal-CT and to a lesser degree by the ionic strength and the pH of the suspension. A new method for classification of smectites according to the layer charge based on the XRD characteristics of smecites is proposed, that also is consistent with variations in rheological properties. In this classification scheme the term smectites with intermediate layer charge is proposed.en
Type of ItemPeer-Reviewed Journal Publicationen
Type of ItemΔημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτέςel
Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en
Date of Item2015-10-01-
Date of Publication2006-
Bibliographic CitationG. E. Christidis , A. E. Blum , D.D. Eberl , "Influence of layer charge and charge distribution of smectites on the flow behaviour and swelling of bentonites ",Ap. Clay Sc.,vol. 34,no.1,pp.125-138 ,2006.doi :10.1016/j.clay.2006.05.008en

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