Evaluation and Activation of Cambalpur Bentonite for Industrial Utilization

Activation of Cambalpur Bentonite

Authors

  • Shagufta Nasreen PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Jamrud Road, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan
  • Abdul Ghani PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Jamrud Road, Peshawar-25120, Pakista
  • Sohail Noor PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Jamrud Road, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan

Keywords:

Cambalpur, bentonite, clays, activation, Pakistan

Abstract

An experimental study of the bentonite clays of Cambalpur (Attock) area of Pakistan, indicated their performance to be comparable with the imported clays and that these can be used as import substitute after activation  by hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid. No reversal of colour or adverse effects were noticed.

 

Author Biographies

Shagufta Nasreen, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Jamrud Road, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan

Abdul Ghani, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Jamrud Road, Peshawar-25120, Pakista

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Published

2010-06-28

How to Cite

Nasreen, S., Ghani, A., & Noor, S. (2010). Evaluation and Activation of Cambalpur Bentonite for Industrial Utilization: Activation of Cambalpur Bentonite. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 53(3), 123–126. Retrieved from https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/438

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 3 (2010): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Section

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