DETERMINATION OF THE COMPOSITION OF NATURAL MONTMORILLONITE BY X-RAY DIFFRACTION METHOD
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Keywords: Montmorillonite, X-ray diffraction, mineral composition, clay minerals, crystallinity, interlayer spacing.Abstract
Abstract: This study investigates the structural composition of natural
montmorillonite using the X-ray diffraction (XRD) method. Montmorillonite samples
were collected from natural clay deposits and analyzed to determine the mineral phases
and crystalline structures present. The XRD results confirmed the dominance of the
montmorillonite phase, accompanied by minor impurities such as quartz and feldspar.
The interlayer spacing and crystallinity index were also calculated. This research
provides insight into the mineralogical purity and potential industrial applications of
natural montmorillonite.
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