
Smectite - Wikipedia
A smectite (from Ancient Greek σμηκτός (smēktós) ' lubricated '; from σμηκτρίς (smēktrís) ' walker's earth, fuller's earth '; lit. ' rubbing earth; earth that has the property of cleaning ' ) [ 1 ] …
Smectite Group: Mineral information, data and localities.
Smectite and vermiculite minerals are often referred to as "swelling" or "expandable" clay minerals. Smectite is commonly a primary constituent of bentonite (see bentonite for …
Smectite | Properties, Formation, Uses » Geology Science
2023年5月1日 · Smectite minerals are a group of phyllosilicate minerals that are characterized by a layered structure and the ability to swell when exposed to water. The mineral group includes …
Smectite - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Smectite. Smectite is the main clay mineral constituent in all studied samples (Table 6).It ranges between 48.8% (Section 1, east station, sample No. 1) and 52% (Section 2, Tongara, sample …
Smectite | mineral | Britannica
Other articles where smectite is discussed: bentonite: …clay minerals belonging to the smectite group, which are hydrous aluminum silicates containing iron and magnesium as well as either …
Smectite clay minerals: properties and uses | Philosophical ...
Smectite is the name used for a group of phyllosilicate mineral species, the most important of which are montmorillonite, beidellite, nontronite, saponite and hectorite. These and several …
On the structural formula of smectites: a review and new data …
Finally, Emmerich et al. (2009 ) concluded ‘The smectite structure reveals five features that allow an unambiguous description of a sample: 1) identification as either a dioctahedral or a …
Full Characterization of Smectites - ScienceDirect
2013年1月1日 · Nevertheless, each natural occurring smectite is unique in chemical composition and structural features depending on its provenance and genesis (Grim and Kulbicki, 1961, …
Smectite group - SpringerLink
2013年1月1日 · Smectite, also known as “swelling clay”, is a diverse group of clay minerals with a 2:1 layer silicate structure that can expand and contract upon wetting and drying. All 2:1 layer …
Smectite for Acute Infectious Diarrhea in Children - AAFP
2019年3月1日 · Smectite administration varied from 1 to 6 g per dose, at intervals of one to four times per day, with varying durations (i.e., from three to six days or until recovery). The …