Characterization of Zeolite Ore in Banyas Region


Abstract in English

Zeolite bearing deposits were characterized in Banyas region using sample A (which is a powdered mixture taken from five tuff and tuffite levels) compared with sample B (which is taken from Basatin Al-Assad site within the studied region). XRD method showed several zeolite phases in addition to non-zeolite minerals and volcanic glass. FTIR method revealed a general feature of zeolite groups. DTA method showed a range within zeolite structure stability. Specific surface area was measured using BET method giving the value 87m2/g. The range of pore volume distribution was also calculated with ~40Ǻ, and intermediate pore diameter of ~23Ǻ. XRD study of the standard sample (B) showed slightly different zeolite phases from A. FTIR measurement showed same results as in A. DTA plots revealed a high stability of sample B, SBET of 61m2/g, VP around 40Ǻ and r- at ~25Ǻ.

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