STUDIES OF 29Si SPIN-LATTICE RELAXATION TIMES AND PARAMAGNETIC IMPURITIES IN CLAY MINERALS BY MAGIC-ANGLE SPINNING 29Si-NMR AND EPR

Abstract
High-resolution solid state 29Si-NMR spectra and EPR spectra have been examined on twelve natural philosilicates. It has been found that presence of paramagnetic impurities is markedly effective in shortening the 29Si spin-lattice relaxation times (10 to 1000 ms), and in broadening the linewidths and is favorable for the use of solid state high-resolution 29Si NMR as a tool for structural studies of inorganic materials.