Insights into the amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) → ikaite → calcite transformations
Anett Lázár, Zsombor Molnár, Attila Demény, László Kótai, László Trif, Kende Attila Béres, Eszter Bódis, Gábor Bortel, László Előd Aradi, Máté Karlik, Máté Szabó, Áron Pekker, Gergely Németh, K. Kamarás, L. A. J. Garvie, Péter Németh
Abstract
Ikaite formation and its transformation to calcite occurs via distinct amorphous calcium carbonates (referred to as I and II) that differ in their morphology, particle size, water content and stability.
Topics & Concepts
CalciteAmorphous calcium carbonateCalcium carbonateAmorphous solidCarbonateMineralogyCalciumChemical engineeringGeologyParticle (ecology)GeochemistryMaterials scienceChemistryCrystallographyMetallurgyEngineeringOceanographyCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsBuilding materials and conservation