Bio/fossil fuels refining Appraisal of the Elemental distributions, SiO4 /AlO4 and Si/Al Ratios of Itu Virgin Kaolin

Authors

  • Godwin James Udo Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • Emaime Jimmy Uwanta Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • Joachim Johnson Awaka-Ama Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • Emmanuel Etim Ubuo Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • Emmanuel James Ukpong Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • Raphael Igwe NEPL, Alonge Etete, Benin City, Edo State
  • Aniedi Etim Nyong Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • Nsikan Jackson Etukudo Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • Stephen David Okon Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Kaolin, calcination, silica (sio2), alumina (Al2O3), zeolite

Abstract

Communication in Physical Sciences, 2023, 10(3):171-181

Authors: Godwin J. Udo, Emaime J. Uwanta, Joachim J. Awaka-Ama, Emmanuel E. Ubuo, Emmanuel J. Ukpong, Raphael Igwe,  Aniedi E. Nyong, Nsikan J. Etukudo and   Stephen D. Okon

Received: 03 May  2023/Accepted  24 December 2023

There is some evidence from the literature supporting the abundant deposit of untapped kaolin clay in various locations in Itu, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.  Due to some established industrial applications of kaolin including catalysis, adsorption, ceramics, paper production, coating, plastic fillers, paint extenders, cement and ion-exchangers among others, the need to explore their presence in a given environment and the grade of kaolin present is necessary. Consequently, the present study is designed to evaluate the composition and implications of this mineral in the stated environment concerning their SiO4 /AlO4 and Si/Al ratios and also the elemental distributions in Itu virgin kaolin framework The results from the XRF analysis indicated varying concentrations of SiO2, Fe3O2, K2O, Al2O3, TiO2 and TiO2 with O, Al, Si, K, Ti, Fe, and Fe as the major chemical compounds. The calculated molar ratio of SiO2/Al2O3 and Si/Al were found to be 2.244: 2.690 and 3.564:2.052, respectively. Based on these results there high tendency that the samples can be modified to form zeolite for biofuel purification. 

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Author Biographies

Godwin James Udo, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Department of Chemistry

Emaime Jimmy Uwanta, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Department of Chemistry

Joachim Johnson Awaka-Ama, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Department of Chemistry

Emmanuel Etim Ubuo, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Department of Chemistry

Emmanuel James Ukpong, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Department of Chemistry

Raphael Igwe, NEPL, Alonge Etete, Benin City, Edo State

2Project Development Engineer

Aniedi Etim Nyong, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Department of Chemistry

Nsikan Jackson Etukudo, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Department of Geology

Stephen David Okon, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Department of Chemistry

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