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Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

Volume 339, Issue 1, 1 November 2009, Pages 103-109

Comparison of surface properties between kaolin and

metakaolin in concentrated lime solutions
K.L. Konan a, b, C. Peyratout a , A. Smith a, J.-P. Bonnet a, S. Rossignol a, S. Oyetola b

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Abstract
The surface adsorption of calcium hydroxide onto kaolin and metakaolin was investigated by
monitoring with atomic emission spectroscopy and pH measurements the amounts of ions
left in solution after exposing clays to calcium hydroxide solutions of various concentrations.
Both clays adsorb calcium and hydroxyl ions but differently. Kaolin adsorbs calcium
hydroxide not only at the edges of the clay particles but also onto the basal faces. The
adsorbed hydrated calcium ions form a layer on the clay particle surfaces, preventing further
dissolution of the clay mineral platelet. Metakaolin shows high pozzolanic activity, which
provides the quick formation of hydrated phases at the interfaces between metakaolin and
lime solutions. The nature of the hydration products has been investigated using X-ray
diffraction (XRD) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The most important hydrated
phases like CSH (hydrated calcium silicate) and C2ASH8 (gehlenite) have been identified.

Graphical abstract
Surface adsorption of calcium and hydroxyl ions onto kaolin and metakaolin in concentrated
lime solutions.

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Keywords
Kaolin; Metakaolin; Hydrated phases; Lime

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