Physico-chemical, mineralogical characterization, and ceramic properties of clay materials from South Mindif (Far North, Cameroon)

Moctar, Iyammi Bintou; Yannick, Tchedele Langollo; Albertine, Alarba Sam-Tunsa; Mache, Jacques Richard; Mominou, Nchare

doi:10.1007/s42791-023-00047-9

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“…FRO and MAM which are soils formed on basalt, had the highest LOI. It is related to vegetation and the water regime [41] and according to [44] investigation, the increase of LOI in the soil is linked to the existence of kaolinite and mica. According to [45], the strength characteristics of cement-soil blocks are significantly influenced by the amount of organic matter in the soil as a whole.…”

Section: Geochemical Compositionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessment of Soils Developed on Various Formations in Maroua (Far North, Cameroon) for Production of Compressed Earth Bricks

Kagonbé,

Souleymanou,

Bakaïné

et al. 2023

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One of the most important materials in the building industry is earth brick. The current work focuses on the evaluation of Maroua soils and their potential usage in the manufacturing of Compressed earth blocks (CEB). Four sites (Frolina, Goubeou, Mambang, and Djoulgouf) were chosen to conduct this study. One sample was collected at each location. Physico-chemical and mineralogical characteristics were obtained by using particle size, Atterberg limits, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray fluorescence analysis. Results revealed that sand is the most abundant fraction (36.9% -50.5%) followed by clay (22.1% -28.4%) and silt (11.3% -23.8%). They mostly correspond to sandy soils. Liquid and Plastic limits range between 22.6% to 41% and 16.1% to 24.9% respectively and the plasticity index spans from 6.5% to 20.3%. Plasticity is low for Mambang and Djoulgouf and medium for Goubeou and Frolina soils. Mineralogical composition revealed the presence of smectite, kaolinite, and illite as clay minerals, associated with variable amounts of quartz, goethite, and K-feldspars. Geochemical analyses indicate a high silica content (47.1% -72.8%) followed by alumina (10.9% -22.8%) and iron (6.4% -13.2%). The mineralogical, chemical and physical properties of the studied soils revealed that they are suitable for the manufacture of CEB according to the Cameroon Standards of CEB.

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Section: Geochemical Compositionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…SiO 2 content is high (47.1% -72.8%) followed by Al 2 O 3 (10.9% -22.8%) and Fe 2 O 3 (6.4% -13.2%) (Table 3). SiO 2 reflects the presence of quartz and aluminosilicates [41]. The content of Al 2 O 3 within a clay particle depends on the intensity of hydrolysis [42].…”

Section: Geochemical Compositionmentioning

confidence: 99%