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Bentonite

Sodium and calcium bentonite by swelling grade.

Bentonite is traded as sodium and calcium types, by swelling index and viscosity, serving drilling, foundry and civil engineering uses.

Bulk supply available upon request. Source and supply available upon request.

Bentonite, industrial minerals supplied by Duara Group for the mining & minerals sector
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Bentonite procurement guide

Bentonite is traded as sodium and calcium types, by swelling index and viscosity, serving drilling, foundry and civil engineering uses. A useful industrial commodity enquiry defines chemistry or grade, physical form and the process in which the material will be used.

Industrial applications

The stated applications are Drilling fluid manufacture, Foundry sand binding, Civil engineering and lining and Animal feed and absorbents. End use determines which composition, impurity, size, surface or processing parameters are commercially relevant.

Chemistry, grading and test basis

Set the acceptance schedule around Grade, variety or specification required, Quantity and delivery schedule, Packaging and unitisation required, Destination market and delivery terms and Inspection, documentation and certification requirements. State sampling point, preparation and analytical method, permitted tolerances and whether independent inspection or an umpire process is required.

Bulk mineral handling

Confirm lump, powder, concentrate, ingot, sheet or other required form as applicable, then define bags, drums, bundles, containers or bulk loading, unit-weight limits, moisture protection, dust controls, unloading equipment and storage conditions.

Information to include in your quotation request

Send the commodity and form, process use, Grade, variety or specification required, Quantity and delivery schedule, Packaging and unitisation required, Destination market and delivery terms and Inspection, documentation and certification requirements, quantity and shipment size, packaging or bulk loading basis, destination and Incoterm, sampling/inspection terms and required analysis documents.

Supply specification

Grade, origin, packaging and order quantity are agreed per consignment. We do not publish stock or origin claims.

Typically supplied asPowder, Granules, Bulk bags
Grades and varietiesConfirmed on inquiry
PackagingConfirmed on inquiry
Minimum order quantityConfirmed on inquiry
Country of originConfirmed on inquiry
Certification and documentationConfirmed on inquiry

Confirm when you enquire

Tell us the following and we will come back with availability, packaging and a quotation.

Grade, variety or specification required
Quantity and delivery schedule
Packaging and unitisation required
Destination market and delivery terms
Inspection, documentation and certification requirements

Applications

  • Drilling fluid manufacture
  • Foundry sand binding
  • Civil engineering and lining
  • Animal feed and absorbents

Frequently asked questions

What should buyers specify for Bentonite?

Send the commodity and form, process use, Grade, variety or specification required, Quantity and delivery schedule, Packaging and unitisation required, Destination market and delivery terms and Inspection, documentation and certification requirements, quantity and shipment size, packaging or bulk loading basis, destination and Incoterm, sampling/inspection terms and required analysis documents.

How should Bentonite quality be assessed?

Set the acceptance schedule around Grade, variety or specification required, Quantity and delivery schedule, Packaging and unitisation required, Destination market and delivery terms and Inspection, documentation and certification requirements. State sampling point, preparation and analytical method, permitted tolerances and whether independent inspection or an umpire process is required.

How should Bentonite be packed and handled?

Confirm lump, powder, concentrate, ingot, sheet or other required form as applicable, then define bags, drums, bundles, containers or bulk loading, unit-weight limits, moisture protection, dust controls, unloading equipment and storage conditions.

Sourcing and export

Mineral commodities are available for commercial procurement and export inquiry, subject to provenance, licensing and destination requirements.

Availability, origin and documentation are confirmed per inquiry.

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