Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate generally impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite Two types exist: swelling bentonite which is also called sodium bentonite and non-swelling bentonite or calcium bentonite. It forms from weathering of volcanic ash, most often in the presence of water Sodium bentonite expands when wet-it can absorb several times its dry weight in water. It is mostly used in drilling mud in the oil and gas well drilling industries. The property of swelling also makes sodium bentonite useful as a sealant, especially targeted for the sealing of subsurface disposal systems. The Bentonite on our reserves' region is of an igneous origin. It was formed millions of years ago, possibly from the volcanic ashes falling in stagnant saline water in semi-arid conditions. Due to the natural characteristics of these particular volcanic ashes, the chemical composition of this Bentonite is somewhat different from the Bentonite available in the rest of the world. Most of these deposits are of Natural Sodium Bentonite with higher iron content, which gives them their darker color. Due to the very fine particle size, this Bentonite shows extra-ordinary swelling capacity and bonding powers. These differences makes our Bentonite most useful in various industries throughout the world as construction, pond sealant, cat litter, food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, cattle feed, paint, ceramics, foundry, cosmetics, agriculture, petroleum well-perforation among many things, varying in value depending on the application. Please consult with the nearest distributor for a quote of this quality product.
