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Effect of Radiation Damage on Mullite Formation in Kaolinite

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2024

C. M. Head ,
W. E. Moody ,
Lane Mitchell  and
R. A. Young
C. M. Head
Affiliation:
School of Ceramic Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
W. E. Moody
Affiliation:
School of Ceramic Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Lane Mitchell
Affiliation:
School of Ceramic Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
R. A. Young
Affiliation:
School of Ceramic Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Abstract

Kaolin was irradiated with 0.67 meV gamma-rays from a Cs137 source. Irradiation dosages of more than 1019 eV/g retarded mullite formation whereas smaller dosages appeared to have enhanced mullite formation slightly. It appears that preferentially oriented mullite formation from kaolinite is energetically favored and is adversely affected by radiation-produced nb/3 shifting of the Al ions. A possible mechanism for the effects of the radiation on mullite formation is suggested.

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Clays and Clay Minerals (National Conference on Clays and Clay Minerals) , Volume 10 , February 1961 , pp. 356 - 364
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Copyright © Clay Minerals Society 1961

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