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Title
Synthesis and Structural Properties of FAU-Type Zeolite Prepared from Fly Ash
Description
The influence of mix design on the structural properties of FAU-type (faujasite) zeolite was studied. Samples were synthesized in a forced convection oven using various proportions of coal fly ash, sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and sodium chloride (NaCl). Three faujasite varieties, labeled X, P and S, were prepared for each mix design. Samples were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA). Mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) was used to obtain porosity information on the samples. Mechanical strength testing was performed on solid blocks of the zeolite samples prepared in a mold. It was found that the S variety in mix design (iv) had the most desirable balance of porosity and strength for engineering applications.
Date Created
2015-05
Contributors
- Ruta, Francesco Luigi (Author)
- Neithalath, Narayanan (Thesis director)
- Ramakrishna, Bindiganavale (Committee member)
- Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering Programs (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Contributor)
- Department of Physics (Contributor)
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22 pages
Language
eng
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Academic Year 2014-2015
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.28502
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minimal
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