Production of Silica Gel from Clay
The production of silica gel from the natural clay obtained from Kwali area council of Abuja was carried out using alkaline extraction followed by acid precipitation. The alkaline extraction was investigated using 4%, 15%, 25% and 30% (wt) sodium hydroxide solution at various reaction times of 1hr 1½ hr, 2hrs, 2½ hrs, 3hrs, 4hrs, 5hrs,7hrs and 8hrs.