Observation of Micro-structure of Clays

Studies by Electron Microscopy

Abstract

Investigations of micro-structure of clays by electron microscopy are reviewed, -(1) shape and crystal habits, (2) dispersion and aggregation of particles and transformation of crystals, (3) surface structure and epitaxy, (4) inner structure of crystals, (5) lattice images of crystals, and (6) crystal structure images.
Especially, the studies of clays have been done at the Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University are stated. Lattice images of a clay-organic compound and crystal structure images of mica-smectite are observed directly by a high resolution electron microscopy.