In addition to its swelling properties, Bentonite has a good viscosity and liquid limit

 

Bentonite Market



  Bentonite, also known as montmorillonite, is a soft, off-white absorbent swelling clay formed by the weathering of volcanic ash in seawater and containing natural minerals such as iron, magnesium, and calcium. Because of its unique properties such as swelling, easy flowability, high-quality casting, water absorption, and viscosity, this clay is widely used in a variety of industrial sectors including iron and steel, oil and gas, automotive, construction, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Bentonite is an ancient home remedy that is used to treat a variety of skin issues as well as acne, wounds, bloating, and diarrhea. When combined with water, it forms a thin paste. It's also found in toothpaste, creams, lotions, hair masks, face masks, and shampoos. Bentonite clay adsorbs materials by adhering to ions, which aids in the removal of toxins and other unwanted materials. Bentonite clay is also used in nutraceuticals as a weight-loss food supplement.

 

What is the purpose of bentonite?

Bentonite is primarily used in the drilling mud and as a binder, purifier, absorbent, and carrier for fertilizers and pesticides. By the early 1990s, nearly half of the bentonite produced in the United States was used as drilling mud. In petroleum refining, it is used as a filler, sealant, and catalyst.

 

  Though bentonite clay has no known side effects, the US Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers to avoid certain bentonite clay products that contain high levels of lead, which can result in lead poisoning. Furthermore, bentonite used in waterproofing systems requires constant hydrostatic pressure and has fewer repair options. These are some of the factors that are expected to impede overall market growth over the forecast period.

  The global bentonite is divided into sodium bentonite, calcium bentonite, sulfur bentonite, and others. The sodium bentonite segment is expected to grow rapidly over the forecast period due to its widespread use in the oil and gas well drilling sector for drilling mud and slurry walls, as well as in pet care products, particularly cat litters, to absorb urine and odor. Bentonite is widely used as a sealant for subsurface disposal systems due to its swelling property. Sodium bentonite is also used as a detoxifying cleanser in cosmetics. Sodium bentonite powder is used as a clay mask to absorb toxins and impurities from the skin and keep it healthy.

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