Co-Authors:
Yariv, S., Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel
Nasser, A., Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel
Michaelian, K.H., Energy, Mines and Resources Canada, CANMET, Western Reserach Centre, P.O. Bag 1280, Devon, Alberta T0C 1E0 Canada
Lapides, I., Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel
Deutsch, Y., The Geological Survey of Israel, Jerusalem, 95501, Israel
Lahav, N., The Seagram Centre for Soils and Research, Faculty of Agriculture, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, 76100, Israel
Abstract:
Four kaolinite/CsCl intercalation complexes were prepared by different methods and characterized using X-ray diffraction, photoacoustic and diffuse reflectance infrared spectroscopy, and simultaneous DTA-TG. Sample A was obtained by wet grinding a mixture consisting of equal amounts of CsCl and kaolinite: in this complex the kaolin-like layers were not arranged in any preferred orientation. This sample contained a great amount of intercalated water which could be eliminated below 250°C. Sample B was derived from sample A by heating it at 250°C. In sample B, the kaolin-like layers were parallel with a c-spacing of 1.065 nm. Samples C and D were obtained by ageing sample A or untreated kaolinite, respectively, in a concentrated CsCl solution. Both of the latter samples were similar to sample B. © 1994.