A knowledge of clay is important in many spheres of scientific endeav our, particularly in natural sciences such as geology, mineralogy and soil science, but al

Clay plays an important role in everyday life. This versatile mineral is used in housing, improving the environment as a waste treatment material and also in bi

The first general texts on clay mineralogy and the practical applications of clay, written by R.E. Grim, were published some 40-50 years ago. Since then, a vast