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)