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Correlating shale geochemistry with metal sorption: influence of kaolinite content
Argillaceous rocks constituting clay fractions are potential host rock candidates for isolation of radioactive waste in underground repositories. The present study aims at characterization of two argillaceous rocks (shales) from different geological settings (surface and subsurface localities) and investigation of their cesium (Cs) sorption behaviour. The shales were characterized using various analytical techniques to evaluate the textural attributes, mineralogical constituents and surface properties. The major mineralogical constituent of the surface and subsurface shale was quartz (62%) and kaolinite (56%), respectively. The abundance of smectite and illite in both the shales was comparable. Fluorescence and UV-Vis spectra confirmed the presence of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the subsurface shale. The subsurface shale demonstrated higher Cs retention (17 mg g−1) than the surface shale (12 mg g−1) due to higher kaolinite content. Surface analysis of the shale samples revealed involvement of ion exchange mechanism in Cs uptake. The agreement of experimental results with Freundlich sorption isotherm suggests the heterogenous nature of the shales with multiple sorption sites. The correlation of geochemistry (especially the kaolinite content) for both the shales with Cs sorption is clearly highlighted in the present studies. The present investigation implies the applicability of the studied shales for waste management applications.
Correlating shale geochemistry with metal sorption: influence of kaolinite content
Argillaceous rocks constituting clay fractions are potential host rock candidates for isolation of radioactive waste in underground repositories. The present study aims at characterization of two argillaceous rocks (shales) from different geological settings (surface and subsurface localities) and investigation of their cesium (Cs) sorption behaviour. The shales were characterized using various analytical techniques to evaluate the textural attributes, mineralogical constituents and surface properties. The major mineralogical constituent of the surface and subsurface shale was quartz (62%) and kaolinite (56%), respectively. The abundance of smectite and illite in both the shales was comparable. Fluorescence and UV-Vis spectra confirmed the presence of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the subsurface shale. The subsurface shale demonstrated higher Cs retention (17 mg g−1) than the surface shale (12 mg g−1) due to higher kaolinite content. Surface analysis of the shale samples revealed involvement of ion exchange mechanism in Cs uptake. The agreement of experimental results with Freundlich sorption isotherm suggests the heterogenous nature of the shales with multiple sorption sites. The correlation of geochemistry (especially the kaolinite content) for both the shales with Cs sorption is clearly highlighted in the present studies. The present investigation implies the applicability of the studied shales for waste management applications.
Correlating shale geochemistry with metal sorption: influence of kaolinite content
Sirvi, Rahul (author) / Parab, Harshala (author) / Sengupta, Pranesh (author) / Kumar, Sangita D. (author) / Ramanjaneyulu, P.S. (author) / Bhui, Uttam K. (author)
Geosystem Engineering ; 27 ; 235-251
2024-09-02
17 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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