Bentonite

Bentonite is a chemically decomposed volcanic clay which consists mainly of colloidal silisyum in the form of Montmorillonit group of minerals. It is soft, easily shaped and has a wide variety of applications in industry. Although not limited to, it can be used in below applications :

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  Binder for casting sand for improving moldability and cohesive strength

  
  


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  Adjusting viscosity of drilling mud

  
  


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  Peletizing iron ore fines- Additive for preventing water leakage in construction such as dams

  
  


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  Adding clarity to beverages (wine, beer, fruit juice, etc.)

  
  


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  As filler material in medicine and paper industries

  
  


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  Additive for cement and ceramic production

  
  


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  Additive for paint and fire retardants

  
  


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  Cleaning of waste water