Some Problems of Structural Analysis and Identification Method of lnterstratified Clay Minerals (Mixed-layer Minerals)

Abstract

During the last five decades, a good many of analytical and identification methods for interstratified (mixed-layer) clay minerals have been reported. The historical development of them was reviewed and they were classified into some groups according to their fundamental theory. The identification methods of illite /smectite interstratified structure were discussed and commented.