Industrial Minerals

Bentonite

Al2O3·4SiO2·H2O
Bentonite
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Product Overview

About Bentonite

Offering a combination of swelling, binding and rheology-modifying properties, Bentonite is used in foundry, construction, coatings, adhesives and oil & gas formulations where suspension, sealing and viscosity control are important. Its strong water absorption and colloidal behaviour help build viscosity, improve cohesion and reduce settling. In foundry systems it supports mould strength, while in coatings, adhesives and construction formulations it contributes to thixotropy, suspension stability and controlled application behaviour.

Advantages

Key Benefits

Why Bentonite is preferred across demanding industrial formulations.

Product advantage

High Swelling Capacity – Provides strong water absorption and expansion.

Product advantage

Excellent Binding Strength – Improves cohesion and structural integrity.

Product advantage

Good Thixotropic Behaviour – Supports controlled viscosity.

Product advantage

Strong Suspension Properties – Helps reduce settling.

Product advantage

Effective Sealing Performance – Supports low-permeability systems.

Product advantage

Consistent Rheology Control – Helps maintain stable flow characteristics.

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Product Range

Available Grades

01

Sodium Bentonite

High-swelling grade for drilling fluids, sealing, and environmental applications.

02

Calcium Bentonite

Lower-swelling grade used as filler , absorbent, and carrier material.

03

API-13A Drilling Grade

Engineered to meet oil & gas industry specifications.

04

Foundry Grade Bentonite

Optimized for green sand mold strength and thermal stability.

05

Pelletizing Grade Bentonite

Designed for iron ore pellet production.

06

Activated Bentonite

Acid-activated clay used as bleaching earth (covered separately below).

Product Markets

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Frequently Asked Questions

Important information about Bentonite, grades and applications.

Bentonite is used in drilling fluids, foundry molds, construction sealing, environmental liners, and iron ore pelletizing due to its swelling and binding properties.

Sodium bentonite exhibits significantly higher swelling and is preferred for sealing and drilling. Calcium bentonite offers lower expansion and is used where controlled absorbency is required.

It is supplied as powder or granules in bags, jumbo bags, or bulk. Dust-controlled and pelletized forms are available.

Only specifically processed and certified grades should be used in food or pharmaceutical applications. Standard industrial grades are not intended for such use.

Store in a dry, covered environment to prevent moisture uptake and maintain flowability.

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