Bentonite

It falls primarily below the montmorillonite cluster (OH4 Si8 Al4 O20­ nH2O). We have a tendency to provide top quality clay From Rajasthan.

We supply Bentonite in following forms:-
Bentonite Lumps
Bentonite Powder
Specification of Bentonite supplied by us is as under:-

Sio2 – 50-55 %
CaO – 1-1.5 %
MgO – 2-2.5 %
Fe2O3 – 10-12 %
Al2O3 – 15-18 %
LoI – 8-10 %
pH – 8-9
TiO2 – 1-2 %

Applications

  • Bentonite is mainly used as a binder in medium and high-grade casting, in foundry industry, in palletizing iron ore etc.
  • In cement and concrete mix in construction of dams, canals, reservoirs
  • As drilling mud in water well and oil well drilling
  • It is also used in paper, ceramic, lubricant, soap and detergent, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, insecticide, etc.
  • For purification, clarification and discoloration of oil, sewage, industrial waste liquors, food and beverage, etc
  • As an additive to soil for preservation of its fertility