@inproceedings{defe15e10b374008867cee5c1ab46699,
title = "Experimental Characterization of Physicochemical and Geological Properties of Granite from Olowu, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria",
abstract = "Understanding of the nature and chemistry of valuable minerals in our environment is an asset for maximum exploitation for human need. The physicochemical and geological properties of natural rock samples from Egbeda, Oyo State, Nigeria were studied to categorize the rock samples and to establish their potential applications. The rock samples were characterized using various techniques including XRD, XRF, FTIR, SEM/EDS, TAS plot, BET and water absorption properties. Physicochemical and geological properties confirmed the sample to be granite with low water absorption capacity. The granite is a potential raw material that can be used for exterior walls, interior walls, floor tiles and kitchen walls.",
keywords = "Characterization, Construction, Granite, Water absorption",
author = "Alayande, \{S. Oluwagbemiga\} and Mubiayi, \{Mukuna P.\} and Makhatha, \{Mamookho E.\} and Rose Derek",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2015, Avestia Publishing. All rights reserved.; World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering, MCM 2015 ; Conference date: 20-07-2015 Through 21-07-2015",
year = "2015",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781927877173",
series = "Proceedings of the World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering",
publisher = "Avestia Publishing",
editor = "Jamal Chaouki and Yuyuan Zhao",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering, MCM 2015",
address = "Canada",
}