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Algerian Sahara Sand Dunes Characterization

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For a possible use of Saharan sands, representative samples were collected and analysed by several physicochemical methods. The results show that quartz (98 %) is the most represented mineral, while the oxides of aluminium, potassium, iron, chromium and manganese probably are included in a clay phase. The granular analysis enabled the determination of uniformity coefficient (CU) and equivalent diameter. On the other hand, a comparison of the Infrared spectrum of the sand (washed and unwashed) was carried out as well as Scanning Electron Microscopy observations and X-Ray analysis.

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  1. Department of Process Engineering, Bechar University, Bechar, 08000, Algeria

    Maazouzi Abdelhak

  2. Water Science Research Laboratory (LRS-EAU) EL HARACHE, Algiers, 16000, Algeria

    Kettab Ahmed

  3. Department of Process Engineering, (ENERGARID) Laboratory, Bechar University, Bechar, 08000, Algeria

    Maazouzi Abdelhak, Badri Abdelkader, Zahraoui Brahim & Khelfaoui Rachid

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Abdelhak, M., Ahmed, K., Abdelkader, B. et al. Algerian Sahara Sand Dunes Characterization. Silicon 6, 149–154 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-014-9196-0

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