Product Overview
Bentonite is a naturally occurring clay mineral primarily composed of montmorillonite. Known for its exceptional swelling capacity, high adsorption properties, and rheological performance, bentonite is widely used across drilling, construction, foundry, purification, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Its versatility and stable behavior make it an essential raw material in global industrial applications.
Key Characteristics
- High swelling and water absorption capacity
- Excellent viscosity and rheological control
- Strong adsorption and ion exchange properties
- Thermal and chemical stability
- Available in Sodium (Na) and Calcium (Ca) bentonite grades
Industrial Applications
1. Drilling Fluids (Oil & Gas)Bentonite is widely used as a viscosifier and filtration-control agent in water-based drilling muds, providing wellbore stability and improved drilling efficiency.
2. Foundry & Metal CastingActs as a binder in green sand molding, delivering high strength, durability, and thermal stability.
3. Construction & Civil EngineeringUsed in diaphragm walls, tunneling, piling, and slurry systems due to its sealing and gel-forming properties.
4. Agriculture & Animal FeedImproves soil conditioning and is used as a toxin binder in livestock feed formulations.
5. Purification & FiltrationUtilized in water treatment, edible oil purification, and industrial filtration processes.
6. Pelleting & MiningApplied as a binder in iron ore pelletizing to enhance pellet strength and metallurgical performance.
Available Grades
- Sodium Bentonite (high swelling)
- Calcium Bentonite (absorbent grade)
- Activated Bentonite
- Drilling-grade, Foundry-grade, Construction-grade
- Custom grades per client specifications
Packaging & Supply
- Bulk supply
- 25 kg bags
- Jumbo bags (1 MT)
- Custom packaging available
- Consistent global-standard quality