Industrial Mineral

Bentonite Montmorillonite Clay

High-swelling Bentonite clay from the Kutch region, supplied for drilling, foundry, pelletising, sealing, waterproofing and clarification applications.

Montmorillonite Principal clay mineral

Product overview

Bentonite clay for binding, swelling and industrial sealing performance.

Divonex Chemicals supplies Bentonite from the Kutch region in application-specific grades for B2B buyers across drilling, foundry, civil engineering, pelletising and process industries.

Known for its high montmorillonite content, swelling capacity and gel strength, Bentonite is used where absorbency, binding, suspension stability and sealing performance are critical.

Available grades

  • Drilling grade Bentonite for mud systems and borewell applications
  • Foundry grade Bentonite for sand binding and mould strength
  • Civil grade Bentonite for sealing, waterproofing and construction use
  • Application-specific mesh and packaging options for regular supply

Indicative specifications

  • Primary mineral: montmorillonite
  • Swelling capacity: high, grade dependent
  • Gel strength: high
  • Particle size: 200 mesh typical
  • Moisture: around 8-12%

Key applications

  • Drilling mud for oil, gas, borewell and geotechnical drilling
  • Foundry sand binder for moulding applications
  • Iron-ore pelletising and mineral processing
  • Civil sealing, waterproofing and lining applications
  • Clarification of oils, wine, juices and selected liquid processes

Packaging

  • 25 kg / 50 kg bags and 1 MT jumbo bags
  • Bulk supply can be discussed for recurring industrial requirements