About Bentonite Lumps
Neelkanth Sodaclays Pvt. Ltd. is your one stop shop for buying natural minerals and chemical compounds. Bentonite is a naturally occurring clay available in the form of lumps. It is a valuable mineral when it comes to its applications. Solid bentonite is extracted and then crushed into lumps. This clay mineral also consists of other minerals, such as gypsum, calcite, quartz and feldspar. The bentonite lumps find use in waste water treatment, paint, detergent, paper, construction, agriculture, oil, food and several other industries.
Outstanding Physical PropertiesThese Bentonite Lumps are notable for their high swelling and bonding strength, owing to a montmorillonite content of 70-90%. Their free swell index reaches up to 35 ml/2g, and water absorption ranges from 450-600%, guaranteeing efficient performance in your application. The product is also odorless, low in impurities, with a uniform density and minimal moisture content.
Versatile Applications Across IndustriesThe unique characteristics of Bentonite Lumps make them valuable in drilling mud, foundry, iron ore pelletizing, agriculture, and construction. Their chemical stability and insolubility in water ensure that they enhance processes such as binding, sealing, and moisture retention. Available in various package sizes, these lumps offer flexibility for diverse industrial requirements.
FAQs of Bentonite Lumps:
Q: How are Bentonite Lumps with 85-95% purity typically used in industry?
A: Bentonite Lumps are widely used as a binding, sealing, and adsorbing agent in drilling mud for oil & gas exploration, foundry sand binding, iron ore pelletizing, agriculture for soil conditioning, and construction applications for waterproofing and sealing.
Q: What benefits do the high montmorillonite content and swelling index provide?
A: A montmorillonite content of 70-90% ensures remarkable swelling and absorption characteristics, which enhance their effectiveness in binding mixtures, sealing gaps, and absorbing moisture or contaminants in industrial processes.
Q: When should Bentonite Lumps be used over other forms like powder or granules?
A: Bentonite Lumps are preferred when slower dissolution, stronger bonding, high absorption, and ease of handling bulk quantities are required, such as in direct use for drilling mud preparation or larger construction and foundry applications.
Q: Where are these Bentonite Lumps sourced and supplied from?
A: These Bentonite Lumps are sourced and supplied from India, and are available through dealers, exporters, manufacturers, producers, suppliers, and wholesalers, ensuring reliable availability for global industrial needs.
Q: What is the usual process for using Bentonite Lumps in drilling mud applications?
A: In drilling mud operations, Bentonite Lumps are gradually hydrated and mixed with water where their high swelling and absorption attributes help stabilize boreholes, control fluid loss, and facilitate efficient drilling operations.
Q: How does the products insolubility in water benefit application processes?
A: The insolubility in water ensures that Bentonite Lumps maintain their structural integrity during use, preventing breakdown or loss of effectiveness. This feature is especially valuable in wet, high-moisture, or fluid-based industrial environments.