The Crystal Structure of Illite/Smectite.

Abstract

Basal X ray diffraction patterns of mixed layered illite/smectite minerals have been calculated using the fundamental particle concept of Nadeau and co-workers. The patterns are more realistic than those computed according to Markovian statistics, which is the standard method at present. These findings at least partly confirm the hypothesis of Nadeau and co-workers, and suggest that they may be correct in interpreting the smectite to illite transformation as one of dissolution and reprecipitation, instead of the conventional one of layer-by-layer transformation. Keywords: X ray diffraction, Illite smectite, Fundamental particles, Clay minerals, Mixed layered clays.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 1988
Accession Number
ADA195068

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  • Robert C. Reynolds Jr.

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  • Dartmouth College

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  • Human Systems

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  • Alkenes
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Crystal Structure
  • Crystals
  • Diffraction
  • Earth Sciences
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Ethylene Glycol
  • Ethylenes
  • Isotopes
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Radiation
  • Scattering
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  • X Rays
  • X-Ray Diffraction

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