Development of an x-ray method for mineralogical analysis of Africa soils using a benchtop diffractometer
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Date
2014
Authors
Mochoge, B. O.
Nyambura, Mercy
Gatari, Michael
Hillier, Stephen
Shepherd, Keith D.
Martti, Esala
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Abstract
Soil mineralogy is a principal determinant of many soil functional properties.
Africa soil mineralogy has not been widely researched, especially as a predictive tool.
Recent developments in instrument designs and capabilities including the launch of bench
-top X-ray Diffractometers(XRD) have widened the possible application areas for high
-throughput X-ray diffraction (XRD) as a powerful complementary tool for soil screening.
This study was conducted to develop a protocol for high precision and rapid throughput mineralogical analysis of Africa soils using a benchtop diffractomet