Chemical Identification of Mud Deposits at Puger Port, Jember Regency

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10.2991/978-94-6463-920-9_13How to use a DOI?

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Chemical composition; physical characteristics; building materials

Abstract

This study set out to explore and understand the mud properties, particularly from Puger Port in Jember Regency. The focus is on both its chemical makeup and physical characteristics, especially the rock powder present in the samples. Through the analysis, researchers aim to uncover variations in mineral content, like silica (SiO₂), which plays an essential role in industries, namely glassmaking and abrasives, as well as aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) and hematite (Fe₂O₃). To get these insights, researchers used two main methods: X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) to look at the crystal structure, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to determine the chemical composition, and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to obtain high-resolution surface images of materials. The results of XRF revealed that; some samples has a high silica content of 46.87% and hematite of 14,67%, which boosts their potential for industrial use. Additionally, the finer particles shows higher compressive strength, reinforcing the idea that particle size can influence the mechanical strength of materials. The presence of quartz in these samples also means they offer better resistance to wear and tear. The quartz content enhances resistance to wear, making the mud suitable for ceramics, concrete, and brick materials. However, additional purification is required if the mud will be used for glass or aluminum production.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Fachruzzaki Fachruzzaki
AU  - Rina Lestari
AU  - Siti Aminah
AU  - Mochammad Asrofi
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/15
TI  - Chemical Identification of Mud Deposits at Puger Port, Jember Regency
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Innovations in Sustainable Engineering Solutions 2025 (ICONRISES 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 119
EP  - 128
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-920-9_13
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-920-9_13
ID  - Fachruzzaki2025
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