Sodium Bentonite

 Sodium Bentonite is a type of bentonite clay that expands greatly when it absorbs water. It can absorb several times its dry weight in water and forms a thick gel-like material.

Key Features

• High Swelling Capacity
• Expands significantly when mixed with water.
• Strong Sealing Property
• Forms a low-permeability barrier that prevents water leakage.
• Good Suspension Ability
• Creates stable drilling mud in oil, gas, and borehole drilling.

Common Uses

• Oil and Gas Drilling Mud
• Borehole and Geotechnical Drilling
• Waterproof Sealing Barriers
• Landfill Liners
• Civil Engineering Applications
• Sometimes polymers or other additives are mixed with sodium bentonite to improve sealing and flow properties.