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In-operando X-ray scattering characterization of smectite swelling experiments

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Swelling capacity of smectite was studied over decades regarding its application as barrier in disposal of nuclear wastes in geological repositories as well as the induced volume change potential in soils according to moisture. In order to improve our knowledge in the swelling capacity of smectite, a miniaturized oedometer was developed to combine swelling pressure measurement with wide angle X-ray scattering (WAXS) characterization in real time during hydration of smectite. This coupled set up allowed studying hydration of smectite up to saturation under confined condions and linking crystalline swelling to pressure at various densities. The modeling of the WAXS patterns gave also quantitative information about the relative proportion of the different interlayer water types at saturation. In situ and operando data were acquired for homo-ionic Na +-and Ca 2+-exchanged smectite at two different densities (1.5 and 1.8 g/cm 3). The results showed that the swelling pressure rise was correlated to a sequence of water layer type with the transition from 0W to interstratification of 2W/3W layers, depending on the density. The cation valency controlled the rate of hydration with faster hydration in the case of divalent exchanged smectite. At saturation, with increasing density, the amount of 3W layers decreased to the gain of 1W and 0W layers. Results also confirmed that at saturation and a density of 1.8 g/cm 3 , the interlayer porosity represented the total one. Finally, this development provided opportunity to improve our knowledge in the swelling mechanism of compacted swelling clay materials upon hydration.
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insu-04228127 , version 1 (04-10-2023)

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Roy Chaaya, Stephane Gaboreau, F. Milet, Nicolas Maubec, Joachim Tremosa, et al.. In-operando X-ray scattering characterization of smectite swelling experiments. Applied Clay Science, 2023, 245, pp.107124. ⟨10.1016/j.clay.2023.107124⟩. ⟨insu-04228127⟩
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