Ibrahim A. A.

Department Geology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

2 Publications

Publications 2

Research Article Vol. 15, Issue 1

Evaluation of the Effect of Starch as Binder in Sand Casting of Aluminium

Adamu M. A^*, Ikhianfia G. O., Mijinyawa, A. A, Abdulkareem B, Ibrahim A. A.

This study focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of cassava starch as an organic binder in sand preparation for aluminium casting, emphasising its influence on key mould properties, moisture content and green compressive strength and overall casting quality. Silica sand mixtures were prepared with cassava starch at 7.5%, 10%, and 12.5% by weigh...

Jun, 2025 Vol. 15, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 7, Issue 1

Geological and chemical characterization of Amethyst mineralization in Dutsen Bakura hill, Kaduna State, Northcentral Nigeria

Solomon R. A.^*, Ibrahim A. A., Magaji S. S.

Dutsen Bakura hill amethyst mineralization is located within a sheared granitic gneiss in the Pan African basement complex of northcentral Nigeria. The zone of mineralization is within a shear zone that trend NE-SW consistent with Pan-African structural trend. Mineralization consists of bands of milky quartz and amethyst, apparently formed from t...

Jun, 2016 Vol. 7, Issue 1

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