Geology and Geotechnical Appraisal of Some Clay Deposits Around Ijero-Ekiti Southwestern Nigeria: Implication for Industrial Uses

Physical and Chemical Properties of Nigerian Clay

Authors

  • Olusola OlaOlorun
  • Akindele Oyinloye Department of Geology, University of Ado-Ekiti, P.M.B. 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Keywords:

Ara clay deposits, Ijero clay deposits, geochemistry, clay deposits, Nigeria

Abstract

The geotechnical appraisal of the clay deposits around Ijero-Ekiti, southwestern Nigeria, indicated that Ara and Ijero clays have 49.2% and 24.1% clay fractions, respectively, while Ilukuno variety has 32.8% clay fraction. The range of Atterberg liquid limits of Ara and Ijero clays was 41.8-48.0% and 25.6-36.5%, respectively, and those of plastic limits, 19.5-24.0% and 22.0-23.2%, respectively. XRD analyses showed kaolinite as the most prominent clay mineral present in the clays. Ara and Ijero clays were geochemically similar having SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3 concentrations, which reflect derivation from the underlying basement rocks. Thus, these clay deposits are suitable for the manufacture of paints, ceramics, refractories, agro-chemical and pharmaceutical products.

 

Author Biography

Akindele Oyinloye, Department of Geology, University of Ado-Ekiti, P.M.B. 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

 

 

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Published

2010-04-26

How to Cite

OlaOlorun, O., & Oyinloye, A. (2010). Geology and Geotechnical Appraisal of Some Clay Deposits Around Ijero-Ekiti Southwestern Nigeria: Implication for Industrial Uses: Physical and Chemical Properties of Nigerian Clay. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 53(3), 127–135. Retrieved from https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/439

Issue

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

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