Bentonite Powder
Bentonite primarily consists of montmorillonite, a type of smectite clay mineral, along with other minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and gypsum.
Bentonite exhibits several unique properties, including swelling, absorbency, thixotropy, and cation exchange capacity (CEC). It can absorb large amounts of water, form a gel-like substance when hydrate, and exchange ions with its surroundings.
Bentonite is classified into several types based on its predominant cation, such as sodium bentonite, calcium bentonite, and potassium bentonite.
Bentonite deposits are found worldwide, with significant reserves in countries like the United States, China, India, and Greece.
Bentonite is typically extracted through open-pit mining or underground mining methods. After extraction, it undergoes processing, including drying, crushing, grinding, and beneficiation.