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Influência de Gd e de elementos de transição nas propriedades físico-químicas da goethita (x-FeOOH)
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 1998-12-09) GANHEN, José Henrique de Melo; SCHELLER, Thomas; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5712304485190137
Goethite is a common mineral, easily found in surface environments, typically forming under oxidizing conditions as a product of chemical weathering of iron-bearing minerals. Several non-ferric metals have already been found in its structure, such as, for example, Cd, Co, Ni, V, Zn and Mn. The presence of these foreign elements in the structure of goethite can lead to variations in its physicochemical properties. To study variations in the following properties: unit cell dimensions, position of infrared bands, thermal properties, mineral color, degree of crystallinity and solubility product, synthetic goethite samples were prepared under mildly acidic conditions (pH ~ 4.5 ), incorporating Mn3+, Cd2+, V3+, Zr4+, Nb5+ and Gd3+ in its structure. The systematic changes in dimensions a, b and c of the unit cell, with the increase in the concentration of foreign elements in the structure, suggest that such elements replace Fe3+ in the octahedral structure of goethite and can be related to the ionic radius of the incorporated metals. The dispersion of values for the crystallographic axis a may result from distortion of the octahedron with the incorporation of non-ferric metals or structural defects. The crystallinity of the samples decreases with the increase in the concentration of foreign elements in the structure. The vibrations of the O-H bonds, out of plane, increased from 794 to 798 cm -1, indicating a slight shortening in the length of the M-OH bond (M = metal), with the increase in the concentration of incorporated metals. M-O bond vibrations, for M = Cd, Mn, V, Nb, Zr and Gd, were obtained in the region of 50 - 500 cm -1. The appearance of new vibration frequencies, compared to the pure synthetic goethite sample, and the disappearance of others, indicate the presence of metals other than iron in the structure. Data from differential thermal analysis (DTA) demonstrate that there is greater disorder in the structure, or less crystallinity of the samples, as the content of non-ferric metal in the octahedral structure of goethite increases.
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Mineralogia e geoquímica do perfil laterítico do depósito de ferro da Serra Leste, Carajás-PA
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2020-07-17) SILVA, Rayara do Socorro Souza da; COSTA, Marcondes Lima da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1639498384851302
The Carajás Province hosts one of the largest high-grade iron ore deposits in the world, distributed in the districts Serra Norte, Serra Sul and Serra Leste. The process of Fe mineralization in the region is still a stage of discussion, due to the textural complexity typical of the ore, which induces different interpretations regarding its genetic model. In this context, in order to better understand its origin, the present work evaluates the contribution of lateritic weathering to the formation of the iron deposit of Serra Leste. In the field, a profile of weathering and its substrate were described, through two drill holes provided by the company VALE S.A, followed by sampling. After that, about 20 samples were described, photographed and prepared for mineralogical and chemical analysis. The mineralogical phases were identified by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and the micromorphological images obtained by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), accompanied by semi-quantitative analyzes by Energy-Disperse Spectroscopy (EDS). The textural aspects also involved optical microscopy by reflected and transmitted light. Analysis by Mössbauer spectroscopy were used in order to identify the oxidation states of Fe ions present in the samples, complementing the information obtained by the other techniques. Chemical analyzes were performed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer (ICP-AES), and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS). The investigated profile comprises two successions of lateritic alteration, one derived from jaspilites and the other derived from mafic composition rocks. The profile comprises jaspilites and chloritites at the base, followed by saprolitic horizons (thick saprolite and fine saprolite) and ferroaluminous crusts. The chemical composition shows that the SiO2 contents (chert/quartz) decreased drastically during the formation of the horizons from the base of the profile, with an increase in the levels of Fe2O3 (mainly hematite and goethite) and its substantial concentration in the saprolitic horizon (mineralized zone). From the top of the fine saprolite there is an increase in the contents of Al2O3, TiO2 and P2O5, related to the presence of gibbsite, aluminous goethite and anatase, in the same way trace elements (Ga, V, Cr, Ta, Nb, W, Zr, ETR and others) present in the structure of newly formed minerals. The data obtained in the investigated profile, therefore, shows a lateritic evolution, and are similar to the mature lateritic profiles of the Amazon.