Montmorillonite High-Purity Clay Mineral Powder
Superior montmorillonite powder with exceptional swelling properties, ion exchange capacity, and rheological control. Perfect for industrial applications requiring high-performance clay minerals.
What is Montmorillonite? The Superior Clay Mineral
Montmorillonite is a premium clay mineral belonging to the smectite group, renowned for its exceptional swelling capacity, high cation exchange capacity, and superior rheological properties. Our montmorillonite powder is sourced from high-quality bentonite deposits and processed to achieve optimal purity and performance.
Key Characteristics
Exceptional Swelling Properties
Can expand up to 15 times its original volume when hydrated
High Cation Exchange Capacity
Superior ion exchange properties for various applications
Layered Crystal Structure
2:1 phyllosilicate structure providing unique properties
Excellent Rheological Control
Outstanding thixotropic and viscosity control properties
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Fine powder, light cream to pale yellow | Visual |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 12% | 105°C, 2hr |
| Particle Size | ≥ 98% through 74μm | Wet screening |
| Bulk Density | 0.8-1.2 g/cm³ | ASTM D854 |
| pH Value | 8.5-10.5 | 5% aqueous suspension |
| Swelling Index | ≥ 20 ml/2g | ASTM D5890 |
| Viscosity (6% suspension) | ≥ 30 mPa·s | Brookfield viscometer |
Montmorillonite Applications Versatile Industrial Uses
Our montmorillonite powder serves diverse industries with its unique properties, providing solutions for rheological control, absorption, and ion exchange applications.
Drilling Fluids
Essential component in water-based drilling muds for viscosity control and fluid loss prevention.
- • Water-based drilling muds
- • Viscosity enhancement
- • Fluid loss control
- • Wellbore stability
Foundry Sand Binder
High-quality binder for foundry molding sands, providing excellent green strength and thermal stability.
- • Green sand molding
- • Iron and steel casting
- • Thermal stability
- • Dimensional accuracy
Civil Engineering
Waterproofing and sealing applications in construction and environmental projects.
- • Waterproofing membranes
- • Landfill liners
- • Pond sealing
- • Soil stabilization
Ceramics & Refractories
Plasticity enhancer and binder in ceramic and refractory material production.
- • Ceramic body formulations
- • Refractory brick production
- • Plasticity improvement
- • Thermal shock resistance
Agriculture
Soil conditioner and carrier for fertilizers and pesticides with slow-release properties.
- • Soil improvement
- • Fertilizer carrier
- • Water retention
- • Nutrient exchange
Environmental Remediation
Effective adsorbent for heavy metals and organic contaminants in water treatment.
- • Heavy metal removal
- • Wastewater treatment
- • Soil remediation
- • Radioactive waste containment
Why Choose Our Montmorillonite? Superior Quality & Performance
Our montmorillonite powder delivers exceptional performance with consistent quality, backed by decades of expertise and advanced processing technology.
High Purity
Premium grade montmorillonite with ≥98% purity and minimal impurities for superior performance.
Consistent Quality
ISO9001 certified production with rigorous quality control and batch-to-batch consistency.
Advanced Processing
State-of-the-art processing technology ensuring optimal particle size and surface properties.
Custom Solutions
Tailored specifications and custom processing to meet specific application requirements.
Global Supply
Worldwide distribution network with reliable supply chain and logistics support.
Expert Support
Technical expertise and application support from our experienced team of specialists.
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Hangzhou, China 310013