Synthesis and characterization of HDA/NaMMT organoclay

Yurudu C., Isci S., Unlu C., Atici O., Ece O., Gungor N.

BULLETIN OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, vol.28, no.6, pp.623-628, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: BULLETIN OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.623-628
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

In this study, the rheologic and colloidal characterizations of sodium montmorillonite (NaMMT) were examined. Hexadecylamine (CH3(CH2)(15)NH2, HDA) was added to the bentonite water dispersion (2%, w/w) in different concentrations in the range 5.6 x 10(-4)-9.4 x 10(-3) m mol/l. The rheological and electrokinetic behaviour of aqueous montmorillonite dispersions was investigated as a function of solid content and HDA concentration. The basal spacings of the HDA/NaMMT composites were studied by X-ray diffraction. The FTIR spectra were obtained from the modified bentonite products, which revealed the characteristic absorbances after treatment with HDA.