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Description: Wyoming Bentonite
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.38% | 0.04 | |
| MgO | 1.67% | 0.22 | |
| Fe2O3 | 3.48% | 0.12 | |
| Na2O | 2.34% | 0.20 | |
| TiO2 | 0.22% | 0.01 | |
| Al2O3 | 19.28% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 60.34% | 5.31 | |
| K2O | 0.10% | 0.01 | |
| H2O | 7.75% | n/a | |
| LOI | 4.37% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 464.55 | ||
| Formula Weight | 528.62 | ||
Specially formulated powdered sodium bentonite for ceramic and refractory formulations.
| Minerals |
Montmorillonite, Bentonite
A clay mineral of extremely small particle size and high plasticity. Raw bentonite is generally a pa |
| Materials |
HPM-20 Volclay Bentonite
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| Typecodes |
Clay Other
Clays that are not kaolins, ball clays or bentonites. For example, stoneware clays are mixtures of all of the above plus quartz, feldspar, mica and other minerals. There are also many clays that have high plasticity like bentonite but are much different mineralogically. |
| Sieve Analysis Wet | On 200 mesh: 3.0 +/- 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Bulk Density lbs/cu. ft. (Packed) | 52 +/- 3 |
| CEC (meq/100g) | 60-90 |
| Liquid Limit | 600 |
| Frit Softening Point | 1450C |
| Sieve Analysis Dry | % passing US Std Sieve: 100 mesh: 96% 200 mesh: 80% 325 mesh: 52% |
| Density (Specific Gravity) | 2.45-2.55 |
| Surface Area (m2/gm) | 800 all surfaces |
| Trace Elements (ppm) | Arsenic < 0.1 Barium 0.5 Cadmium < 0.05 Chromium < 0.1 Lead < 0.1 Mercury < 0.02 Selenium < 0 |
| pH for dry powder | 8-10 (5% aqeous solution) |
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