Characterization of a new clay site in the context of valorization in the construction sector

A site in the Missour region that has never been exploited before has been subjected to a physical and chemical characterization in order to understand its mineralogical composition and to determine if it can be used in the construction sector. Different analyses were carried out such as X-Ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Thermal behavior analysis (DTG-TG), Infrared spectroscopy (IR), Granulometry laser analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDXS) indicating the presence of Illite, Quartz, and Calcite as minerals which constitute this material.