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The Nature of TiO2 in Kaolinite

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 2024

Charles E. Weaver
Charles E. Weaver*
Affiliation:
Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Geophysical Sciences, Atlanta, GA 30332, U.S.A.
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Abstract

SEM, TEM, and electron probe studies indicate that the anatase in Georgia kaolins, and probably anatase in general, consists of subspherical particles (TiO2 pellets) 0.05–0.1 µm dia. Some pure anatase aggregates may be pseudomorphic after ilmenite and have a tabular shape, but much of the anatase is formed from Ti that occurs as scattered ions in the octahedral sheets of biotite. When removed from the biotite this material forms TiO2 pellets. These pellets can occur as: single pellets; irregular aggregates; layered aggregates; spherical aggregates; mixed aggregates (with kaolinite); coated aggregates (with kaolinite). Physical energy can be used to break TiO2—kaolinite aggregates, separate single TiO2 pellets from kaolinite plates and remove kaolinite coatings from TiO2 aggregates.

Al and Si are present in all TiO2 aggregates and the Si—Al ratio is lower in the aggregates than in the kaolinite. An amorphous Si—Al compound may be present and act as a cement.

The anatase apparently is formed from Ti that is released from the parent mineral as Ti (OH)4. The Ti (OH)4 precipitates to form an amorphous hydrous oxide gel which dehydrates to form a granular aggregate of small anatase crystals.

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Research Article
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Clays and Clay Minerals , Volume 24 , Issue 5 , October 1976 , pp. 215 - 218
Copyright
Copyright © 1976 The Clay Minerals Society

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