BENTONITE
Bentonite, referred to as either “Calcium Bentonite” or “Sodium Bentonite”, is generally one of the most multi-functional minerals.
Bentonite is a soft aluminium phyllosilicate clay. Made up mainly of montmorillonite, bentonite is valued for its bonding, sealing, absorption and lubrication properties.
Basically, the inherent physical properties of Bentonite provide a wide range of industrial applications and, since India is specifically rich in this mineral resource, therefore you can locate the best quality of varied grades of bentonite here.
The quality and grade of Bentonites modifies their applications in particular.
However, the demand for Bentonite varies significantly from country to country. Our expert commercial team in Zillion is well-prepared to supply from “lump size” to “fine powder” in suitable packaging for different sizes.
Physical Properties:
- Strong colloidal properties
- Swells in contact with water
- Water absorption
- High viscosity
- High plasticity
Here are the major application areas of Bentonite:
In iron ore pelletizing, Zillion bentonite is used as a binder for the formation of iron ore pellets. Pellets are balls produced from iron ore or concentrates and are used as feed material for iron making. Zillion bentonite adds significant value to the pelletizing process and the quality of the final product.
Bentonite is used in drilling and tunneling fluids to lubricate and cool cutting tools, remove cuttings and help prevent blowouts. It is a common component in drilling mud used to curtail drilling fluid invasion due to its propensity to aid in the formation of mud cakes.
Zillion sealing bentonites are suitable for sealing liners in earth construction, waste deposits, water engineering, and lakes due to their high water absorption capacity as well as high swelling potential, ensuring low water permeability in the application.