Bentonite Clay

Distributed by Opta Waterdown Inc.
Brand: Bentonite Clay

Bentonite is referred to as the “The Clay of 1000 uses.”

Foundries, well drillers, iron ore manufacturers, and producers of kitty litter are the main consumers of Bentonite.

Foundries use Bentonite when pouring metal cast molds. The clay withstands higher temperatures and the excessive heat will not cause the clay to lose its chemical structure.

Well drillers use Bentonite when drilling oil or gas wells. Bentonite will absorb 10 times it weight in water. The bentonite clay is mixed with water and other minerals to form a drilling mud, which seals up the wall of the well bore and allows the rock chips to be pumped back to the surface.

Iron ore manufacturers add Bentonite to crushed taconite to form pellets, which can then be transported to a steel mills.

Because Bentonite will absorb moisture, new applications are continually being developed. Clumping cat litter and toxic waste cleanup are two of those new markets.

Bentonite is also used as a:

Clarifying agent for wine, vinegar, fruit juice, beer, oils
Sealant in sanitary landfills and lagoons
Water purification systems
Binder in fertilizers and animal feed products
Carrier for insecticides

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