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Analysis and Categorization of Akparavini and Okwuboyere Clay Deposits in Biase LGA of Cross River State-Nigeria

Engineering and Technology
Vol.4 , No. 2, Publication Date: Jun. 13, 2017, Page: 16-21

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[1]	Ovat Friday Aje, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria.
[2]	Bisong Maria-Kaka Achu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria.

Abstract

Apart from petroleum and gas exploration, mining and exploitation of Nigerian mineral resources have not received sufficient attention. In this present study, the analysis and categorization of Akparavini and Okwuboyere clays for industrial applications was carried out. Samples from these locations were collected and analysed for their physical and chemical properties to determine their suitability for industrial applications. The experimental result of the chemical analysis of the clays showed silica (50.09%) and alumina (20.09%) as the major constituents while other metal oxides such as Fe₂O₃ (7.97%), CaO (1.01%), K₂O (2.56%) and Na₂O (0.95%) were present in appreciable quantities for Akparavin and silica (57.92%) and alumina (29.21%) as the major constituents while other metal oxides such as Fe₂O₃ (6.48%), CaO (0.81%), K₂O (2.11%) and Na₂O (0.88%) for Okwuboyere respectively. There was also variation in the physical properties of the clays up to 1600°C. The result of this study showed that Akparavini and Okwuboyere clays have good industrial potentials and can be used in the manufacture of ceramics, high melting clays, refractory, bricks, tiles and colour vase. This can help reduce the bulk of clay minerals imported into Nigeria.

Keywords

Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Clay, Nigeria

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