Bentonite is used in drilling mud to lubricate and cool the cutting tools(drilling bit), to remove cuttings, to stabilize the borehole walls and to help prevent blowouts |
It can be used as casting sand, binder, can overcome casting "sand", "peeling" phenomenon, reduce casting reject rate, ensure the accuracy and finish of casting. Sodium bentonite is most commonly used for large castings that use dry molds, while calcium bentonite is more commonly used for smaller castings that use "green" or wet molds |
Used as paper filler to improve the paper brightness. |
Sodium bentonite used as filler, bleach, antistatic coating to instead of starch sizing and printing paint. |
Sodium bentonite used as a binder for iron ore pellets, mission ore particle size uniform, good reduction performance, this is the biggest use of bentonite, used bentonite is mainly sodium bentonite; |
Sodium bentonite is used to prepare tar-water emulsion; |
Sodium-bentonite is used for decolorization and purification of animal and plant oils, clarification of wine and juice, stabilizer of beer, etc. |
Bentonite is used as an inert carrier for pesticides, fertilizers, and fire retardants. It helps ensure that the active agent is uniformly dispersed and that pesticides and fertilizers are retained on the plants. |
Bentonite is used as a filler in a wide variety of products, including adhesives, cosmetics, paint, rubber, and soaps. It also acts as a stabilizer and extender in these products. |
Bentonite is used in a variety of pet care items such as cat litter to absorb pet waste. It is also used to absorb oils and grease. |
Bentonite, in small percentages, is used as an ingredient in commercial and homemade clay bodies and ceramic glazes. It greatly increases the plasticity of clay bodies and decreases settling in glazes, making both easier to work with for most applications. |