On Dehydration of Bound Water of Sepiolite

Abstract
Bound water of sepiolite dehydrates in two steps in the temperature range of 250-650°C, as shown in the TG-curve. These steps are described here as steps II and III. At step II, half of the bound water is removed; other half at step III. From step II to III, discontinuous changes are confirmed in such properties as activation energy of dehydration, a-dimension, axial ratio, and intensities and spacings of X-ray powder reflections. A structural state at step II may be recognized as a distinct phase in the dehydration process.

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