Basic purpose of Clay Soils
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Basic purpose of Clay Soils
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Basic purpose of Clay Soils
andrew
It is a 1:1 clay mineral – the basic unit is composed of a 2-dimensional (2D) layer of silicate groups tightly bonded to a 2D layer of aluminate groups. Throughout the mineral, there is a tetrahedral octahedral (TO) layered structure with tight packing between the layers.
aron
The small size of the particles and their unique crystal structures give clay materials special properties. These properties include: cation exchange capabilities, plastic behavior when wet, catalytic abilities, swelling behavior, and low permeability.
Andrew Pel
Purpose-made clay balls were used as sling ammunition. Clay is used in many industrial processes, such as paper making, cement production, and chemical filtering.
John Wick
Clays have a large specific surface, often predominantly negatively charged, that retains nutrients against leaching and reacts with hydrogen and aluminum ions, while buffering the soil against extreme pH changes. The clay itself may be a source of plant nutrients when it degrades.