The Science of Clays Applications in Industry, Engineering and Environment /

• Main Author: Mukherjee, Swapna (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Economic geology.; Mineralogy.; Water pollution.; Earth Sciences.; Economic Geology.; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods.; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.

This book is an attempt to provide a comprehensive and coherent description of three widely separated aspects of clays: the science of clays; the industrial uses of clays; and the role of clays in the environment. Most of the existing literature lacks such an integrated study and this work endeavour...

Table of Contents:

• From the Contents: Part I Classification of Clays Based on Origin and Chemical Constituents
• Formation of Clays in Nature: Origin and Evolution of Clay Minerals
• Constituents of Clay and their Internal Structure
• Part II Role of Clays in Industry – Application in Different Forms
• Part III Environmental Degradations During Clay Mining and Beneficiation
• Environmental Impacts of Clay-related Industries.