Description

Bentonite is a naturally occurring clay composed primarily of montmorillonite, a type of smectite mineral. It has unique chemical and physical properties that make it useful in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Types of Bentonite - There are three main types of bentonite, classified by their dominant exchangeable cation: 1. Sodium Bentonite (Na-Bentonite) 1.Swells significantly in water. 2. High water absorption and viscosity. 3. Used in drilling mud, sealants, and foundry sand binders. 2. Calcium Bentonite (Ca-Bentonite) 1.Less swelling capacity. 2. Used as an adsorbent, in cosmetics, and in paper production. 3. Potassium Bentonite (K-Bentonite) 1. Rare. 2. Used in ceramics and some specialized industrial processes.