Formation of Fe- and Mg-Rich Smectite under Hyperalkaline Conditions at Narra in Palawan, the Philippines

Formation of Fe- and Mg-Rich Smectite under Hyperalkaline Conditions at Narra in Palawan, the Philippines

The formation of Fe- and Mg-rich smectite and zeolite under alkaline conditions, as secondary minerals after the alkaline alteration of bentonite in repositories for radioactive waste, is of major concern. It is crucial for safety assessments to know whether smectite is formed as a secondary mineral...

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Main Authors: Misato Shimbashi, Tsutomu Sato, Minoru Yamakawa, Naoki Fujii, Tsubasa Otake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Minerals
Subjects:
Fe- and Mg-rich smectite
alkaline
ophiolite
M-S-H
F-S-H
C-S-H
geological disposal
natural analogue
Mars
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/8/4/155

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