International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Mineralogical evaluation of clay deposits of Nanka formation in parts of South-eastern Nigeria

Chukwudi C. EZEH
  • Chukwudi C. EZEH
  • Department of Geology and Mining, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Benjamin A. UTAZI
  • Benjamin A. UTAZI
  • Department of Geology and Mining, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 19 September 2022
  •  Accepted: 04 November 2022
  •  Published: 30 November 2022

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