Characterization of CONUS and Saudi Arabian Fine-Grained Soil Samples

Abstract

Soil samples were collected from various geographical areas in the United States and Saudi Arabia. The samples were obtained from U.S. military installations where off-road maneuvers are conducted. Saudi Arabian samples were obtained from the deserts surrounding Riyadh. The soil samples were characterized using particle size distributions, elemental analysis, mineral composition, and particle angularity. Particle size distributions were also determined for a simulated fuel cell during intermittent and continuous mixing conditions. The results obtained from the worldwide soil sampling were compared against AC and PTI test dusts. Soil, Mineral composition, Particle size distributions, Particle angularity, Elemental analysis, Filtration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA275231

Entities

People

  • G. B. Bessee
  • K. B. Kohl

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calcium Compounds
  • Carbonate Minerals
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Fuel Cells
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • Military Research
  • Mineralogy
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Phyllosilicates
  • Research Facilities
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Tectosilicates
  • Test Methods
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Marine Ecotoxicology
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Bioremediation