Bentonite Powder
MINERAL
Bentonite Powder
After ore dressing and concentration, steel industries require bentonite for the formation of granules from iron ore powder for smooth safe handling for further process. A specially formulated bentonite forms good quality granules or pellets with minimum breakage. Bentonite is added to the iron ore powdered concentrate where it acts as a binder to form good quality of pellets. The quality of bentonite for I.O.P. measured by its capacity to absorb water and its stability at high temperature.
Typical Physical Properties
| TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Free Swelling | Gelling Index | Water Plat Absorption | PH | M.B. Value |
| RMC-IOP-1 | 28-30ml | 60-70% | 550-650 | 9.0-9.5 | 350-375 |
| RMC-IOP-2 | 30-32ml | 70-80% | 650-750 | 9.0-10.0 | 375-390 |
| RMC-IOP-3 | 32-35ml | 80-90% | 750-850 | 9.0-10.5 | 30-450 |