Smektiittiperheeseen
Smektiittiperheeseen, often referred to as the Smectite group, is a family of clay minerals that are characterized by their layered structure and ability to absorb large amounts of water. These minerals are a type of phyllosilicate, meaning they have a sheet-like arrangement of silicate tetrahedra. The general formula for smectites is X0.33-1(Y2-3Z4O10)(OH)2•nH2O, where X represents interlayer cations like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, Y represents octahedral cations such as aluminum, iron, and magnesium, and Z represents tetrahedral cations, primarily silicon.
The most common members of the smectite group include montmorillonite, beidellite, nontronite, saponite, and hectorite. Montmorillonite
Smectite clays have a wide range of industrial and environmental applications due to their swelling, adsorption,