This study was conducted to assess the bloating characteristics of red kaolinite, and montmorillonite claystones in the western desert of Iraq, and possible utilization for production of lightweight aggregates. The test ...

Red kaolinitic claystone from Al-Amij and Al-Hussayniat regions in the Western Desert were evaluated for the preparation of pozzolan material and pozzolanic Portland cement. The raw claystone, were chemically and ...

Samples of calcium bentonite clay (calcium montmorillonite claystone) from Wadi Bashiera deposit in the Western Desert were activated with sodium carbonate and evaluated for oil well drilling application. The chemical ...