An unusual kaolinite-calcite interaction

R. C. Mackenzie*, L. Heller-Kallai, E. E. Lachowski

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Abstract

In a CO2 atmosphere, one particular sample of kaolinite from Cornwall, England, when mixed with calcite in the proportions 4:1 or greater gave a very small, sharp endotherm at 840-845°C on curves obtained on three differential thermal analysis instruments of different design. Scanning electron microscopy suggests that this endotherm is associated with surface melting or sintering of the calcite rhombs, but X-ray diffraction and infrared absorption spectrometry reveal that other changes also occur. It is suggested that volatiles evolved from the kaolinite initiate a series of complex reactions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)69-77
Number of pages9
JournalApplied Clay Science
Volume6
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1991

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