Research Article

A Theoretical Study on the Inclusion of Fe, Cu, and Zn in Illite Clays

Table 2

Geometrical parameters, identified in Figure 2, of the structures studied.

StructureDistance (Å)Angle (°)

Fe3+2.273012.272903.432403.43234179.9952179.9964
Cu2+2.273442.273283.432603.43154179.9071179.9410
Zn2+2.273532.273323.433143.43300179.9970179.9966