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A Review on the Kaolinite-Mullite Transformation

S. P. Chaudhuri
- 01 Jan 1977 - 
- Vol. 36, Iss: 4, pp 71-81
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In this article, the transformation of kaolinite to mullite is reviewed and the thermal effects observed during the transformation and the phases which accompany these effects are discussed in the light of the existing concepts.
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The transformation of kaolinite to mullite is reviewed. The thermal effects observed during the transformation and the phases which accompany these effects are discussed in the light of the existing concepts. The chemical, thermal, X-ray, electron-optical, infrared, orientational and crystallographic evidences are advanced to reveal the nature of the intermediate phases and to establish the course of the transformation reaction. Strong evidences exist in favour of Al-Si spinel and γ-Al2O3 as the precursor of mullite formation. The formation of γ-Al2O3 phase finds support in the recent ir, r.e.d. and X-ray fluorescence studies whereas the formation of Al-Si spinel phase is necessary to maintain the structural continuity of the phases from kaolinite to mullite as shown by the single crystal X-ray studies. The transformation follows the sequence:

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The Kaolinite‐Mullite Reaction Series: IV, The Coordination of Aluminum

TL;DR: In this article, the state of coordination of Al atoms is determined by the AlKα emission wave length and a clear distinction can be made between Al atoms in fourfold and in sixfold coordination to oxygen and nitrogen.
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Differential Thermal Calorimetric Determination of the Thermodynamic Properties of Kaolinite

TL;DR: In this article, four samples of kaolinite were investigated to determine the exothermic reaction enthalpy by differential thermal calorimetry, and it was tentatively suggested that most of the heat release at 980°C on firing kaolin was due to the reaction SiO2(amorphous) → SiO 2(β-quartz).
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Electron Microscope Studies of MuIIite Development in Fired KaoIinites

TL;DR: In this article, the surface texture of poorly crystallized and well-crystallized kaolinites after firing to various temperatures between 850° and 1200°C was used for phase identification.
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New Electron‐Optical Data on the Kaolinite‐Mullite Transformation

TL;DR: A technique for preparing fired kaolinites for examination by electron diffraction and electron microscopy was described in this article, where specimens fired on platinum foil at 850° and 950°C were etched while on the foil in 10% sodium hydroxide for 1 week and were then removed by a two-stage collodion-carbon replica.
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