| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 334 pages, 20 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Origin and Occurrence of Smectite Clays : Bentonites -- Nature of Smectites -- Clay-Fluid-Gas Systems -- Physical Performance of Smectite Clay Seals : Prediction and Reality -- Chemical Processes Involved in and Longevity of Smectite Buffer -- Processing of Clays and Preparation of Seals -- Environmental Behavior -- Pharmacology and Cosmetics |
| Summary |
Studies the Environmental, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Applications of Bentonite Clay. Bentonite clay, of which members of the smectite family of clay minerals are particularly important, has proven to be effective in sealing off wastes from groundwater. Bentonite Clay: Environmental Properties and Applications explores the mineralogy of clays in general and of smectites in particular that represent challenging conditions for geotechnical professionals responsible for earth dam construction, the foundations of roads and buildings, and the long-term isolation of chemical and radioactive wastes |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL |
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Print version record |
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Bentonite.
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Clay.
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Clay -- Analysis.
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Smectite.
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Bentonite
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bentonite.
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clay.
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NATURE -- Natural Resources.
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NATURE -- Rocks & Minerals.
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Bentonite.
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Clay.
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Clay -- Analysis.
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Smectite.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781482243444 |
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9781523107377 |
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1523107375 |
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9780429159886 |
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148224344X |
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0429159889 |
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