Effect of kaolin pre-treatment method and NaOH levels on the structure and properties of kaolin-derived faujasite zeolites | NobleBlocks
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Effect of kaolin pre-treatment method and NaOH levels on the structure and properties of kaolin-derived faujasite zeolites
Published in Materials Advances • Jan 1, 2021
Authors:
Stephen Otieno
,
Chrispin O. Kowenje
,
Fredrick Orori Kengara
Abstract
The zeolite type prepared from kaolin depends on the mode of fusion of the clay with zeolite Y and X generated, respectively, from partial or full fusion. Wet mixing of clay with NaOH followed by dry fusion optimises formation of zeolite X.
