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Phase Transformation of Kaolinite Clay

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Akshoy Kumar Chakraborty

    1. Retired Scientist, Refractory, Central Glass & Ceramic Research Inst., Jadavpur, India

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  • Provides comprehensive studies on thermal decomposition of Kaolinite
  • A critical review on previous studies of Kaolinite–Mullite reaction series
  • Diagnosis of the remaining unsolved problems of Kaolinite–Mullite reaction series
  • Discusses future approaches for further investigational research
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (26 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Part I

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

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      Pages 3-12

    3. Thermal Evolution of Kaolinite

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      Pages 13-14

    4. Thermal Methods

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      Pages 15-42

    5. Extraction Techniques

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      Pages 43-48

    6. X-Ray Methods

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      Pages 49-68

    7. Electron Microscopy Study

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      Pages 69-82

    8. IR Study

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      Pages 83-92

    9. XRF Study

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      Pages 93-96

    10. Radial Electron Density Distribution

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      Pages 97-101

    11. Density and Surface Area Measurement

      • Akshoy Kumar Chakraborty
      Pages 103-107

    12. Crystallization Studies of Preheated Metakaolinite

      • Akshoy Kumar Chakraborty
      Pages 109-114

    13. Thermodynamic Approach

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      Pages 115-123

    14. MAS NMR

      • A. K. Chakraborty
      Pages 125-130

    15. QXRD Studies of Phases Formed

      • Akshoy Kumar Chakraborty
      Pages 131-141

    16. Scanning Electron Microscopic (SEM) Study

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      Pages 143-148

    17. Hot Pressing (RHP) Study

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      Pages 149-152

    18. NAOH Leaching Study

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      Pages 153-173

    19. Various Ways of Characterization of Alkali Leached Residue

      • A. K. Chakraborty
      Pages 175-184
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About this book

The book depicts comprehensive studies on thermal decomposition of Kaolinite by different physico-chemical methods carried out by various scientists in last 100 years and results of the studies conducted by author in past 33 years. It also provides a critical analysis of different views on Kaolinite–Mullite reaction series, characterization of controversial spinel phase in Kaolinite–Mullite reaction series and explanation of DTA events of Kaolinite. The book helps both researchers and students to realise the new mechanism of transformation of Kaolinite to Mullite. The new reaction processes discussed in the book also help ceramic experts to synthesize Mullite grains in commercial way for production of Mullite porcelain and Mullite refractory.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Retired Scientist, Refractory, Central Glass & Ceramic Research Inst., Jadavpur, India

    Akshoy Kumar Chakraborty

About the author

Dr. Akshoy Kumar Chakraborty is a retired scientist from reputed institute "Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute", Jadavpur, West Bengal, India. He has research experience of more than 38 years, out of which 33 years exclusively about Clay/Mullite. He has completed his PhD in 1976 from Calcutta University. He is a potential researcher in clay minerals field of Ceramics and made collaborative research work with national and international scientists.

Dr. Chakraborty is also the recipient of the "International Plato Award for Educational Achievement" by the International Biographic Centre, Cambridge, England. He has published many articles on studies of Kaolinite/Mullite in international peer-reviewed journals.

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