@article{wjee2023811,
author={{Odion, Odia-Oseghale Joseph and Samson, Agbongiague Eguasa and Owenvbiugie, Eguagie Michael},
title={Geochemical and Industrial Potentials of Some Clay Deposits from Oduna and Igo Community in Ovia North East Area of Edo State, Nigeria},
journal={World Journal of Environmental Engineering},
volume={8},
number={1},
pages={1--5},
year={2023},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/wjee/8/1/1},
issn={2372-3084},
abstract={Clay deposits at Oduna and Igo in Ovia North¨CEast of Edo State Nigeria were evaluated and compared to establish their industrial application and utilization as suitable industrial raw materials. The abundance of significant element oxide shows that SiO2 (62.95-65.96) and Al2O3 (28.07-32.33) constitute much of the bulk chemical composition, with SiO2 ranging from (62.95-65.96) % and Al2O3 ranging from (28.07-32-33) %. Fe2O3, K2O, Ti2O, P2O5, CaO, MgO, and MnO are other oxides, respectively, but they were relatively small amounts. Although notable disparities exist in the SiO2 and Al2O3 content between the clays, the Igo samples were more siliceous than the Oduna samples. Evaluation of the industrial utilization of the clays based on the chemical characteristics compared with the chemical specification of other industrial clays revealed that they are suitable for producing refractory bricks because of the sufficient amount of silica and alumina present in the clays. Appropriate treatment and beneficiation will be needed to meet the industrial application requirements, such as cosmetics, plastic, paper, paint, and rubber.},
doi={10.12691/wjee-8-1-1}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}