Table 5 Elemental composition analysis of different areas within loess-like silty clay.

From: The geological origins and soil properties of loess-like silty clay: a case study in the jinan area

Analysis location

Main elements analysis results

Inferred COMPONENTS

Cementing material

O, Al, Si, C, Ca

Calcareous cement

Particles

O, Na, Al, Si

Quartz, Feldspar (Silicates)