Title of article
Synthesis and Characterization of Heterogeneous Catalysts from Magnetic Sand and Kaolin
Author/Authors
Iji ، Martins Department of Chemistry - Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University , Dass ، Peter Matthew Department of Chemistry - Modibbo Adama University of Technology , Shalbugau ، Kefas Wathagrda Department of Chemistry - Modibbo Adama University of Technology , Penuel ، Beatrice Lami Department of Chemistry - Modibbo Adama University of Technology
From page
139
To page
142
Abstract
In this study, magnetic sand and kaolin obtained from the Nigerian states of Adamawa and Bauchi, respectively, were impregnated and studied for the catalytic property of the hybrid material. The SEM micrograph showed pore structures consistent with catalyst materials. X-ray fluorescent data showed the presence of various dopant-like impurities in the sample which act to substitute some parts of essential atoms in the spinel structure, however, not forming another individual phase. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed crystalline phases of the hybrid material being kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4), muscovite (K4Al12Si12O40) and quartz, Si3O6 minerals with an average crystallite size of 74.60 nm.
Keywords
Heterogeneous catalysts , magnetic sand , Kaolin , Materials
Journal title
Journal of Chemistry Letters
Journal title
Journal of Chemistry Letters
Record number
2774018
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