Bentonite

 

 

Description

Bentonite is an absorbent aluminum phyllosilicate clay mainly consisting of montmorillonite.

The different types of bentonite are each named after the relative dominant element, such as potassium (K), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), and aluminum (Al).

 

Uses:

-Groundwater barrier    - Medical    - Bentonite slurry walls in modern construction   - Pottery     

- Clay Mask     - Fertilizer    - Waterproofing    - Foundry industry    - bonding agent 

- Absorbent      - used in casting     - Ceramics    - Drilling pulp    - Oil drilling    - Construction

-cement    - Chemical industry    - Paper    - Rubber    - Paint    - ink    - Daily chemical   

- Coating    - Textiles    - Poultry feed additives    - Animal litter soil (deodorization) 

- Agriculture    - For soil improvers    - Compost additives    - Adhesives