Determination of the Suitable Engineering Applications of Ilekpi Calcium Carbonate Formation for Foundary, Refractories, Paint Glass and Ceramics (Published)
The engineering applications of carbonate formation depend on its physical, chemical and other properties. The chemical composition of carbonate formation from Ilekpi, Akoko Edo Local Government, Edo State, Nigeriawas determined using X Ray Fluorescence – analysis. The results from the formation shows that the major oxides obtained from the X Ray Fluorescence analysis includes: SiO2, MgO, and Al2O3. The entire samples revealed high SiO2 content resulting from high value of quartz mineral. The average SiO2 content is 91.06% with the next oxide being MgO of 5.61%. The formation is predominantly a dolomite quartz formation and having low Al2O3 value of 0.92% and high SiO2 value of 98.6% makes it suitable for refractory industry.
Keywords: Carbonate Formation, Chemical Properties, Physical Properties, engineering applications, xrf analysis.