Table 2 Basic physical properties of red clay.

From: Temperature-humidity evolution and radon exhalation mechanism of red clay-bentonite covering layer in uranium mill tailings pond

Specific gravity

Maximum dry density (g·cm−3)

Optimum moisture content (%)

Plastic limit (%)

10 mm liquid limit (%)

17 mm liquid limit (%)

2.5

1.9

23.3

26.3

42.8

50.3

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