Abstract—XRD analysis showed that Bentonite area of Jambi
region composed of the mineral kaolinite, monmorrilonit,
quartz and cristobalit. Minerals that are most monmorillonit
the average content was 51.96%, with an average density of
2193 g-1cm-1. The results of the analysis by Scanning Electron
Microskopy (SEM) and Energy Disvertive Spektroskopy (EDS),
showed that the shape of smooth surfaces and coated bentonite,
the biggest constituent composition is SiO2 and Al2O3 with an
average of 50.01% and 30.65% by weight. The ability of
bentonite to improve pH, color, Fe and organic matter peat
water is relatively varied. The addition of bentonite did not
significantly affect the pH of peat water, but good enough in
reducing the color content 65.60%, organic matter 59.1%, and
35.89% Fe contained in the peat water.
Index Terms—Bentonite, X ray diffraction, SEM-EDS, peat
water
The authors are with nvironmetal Sciences Programe, Sriwijaya University,
Indonesia (e-mail: m.naswir@yahoo.com).
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Cite:Muhammad Naswir, Susila Arita, Marsi, and Salni, "Characterization of Bentonite by XRD and SEM-EDS and Use to Increase PH and Color Removal, Fe and Organic Substances in Peat Water," Journal of Clean Energy Technologies vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 313-317, 2013.