Bentonite is a colloidal clay mineral, which is formed from weathering volcanic ash often in the presence of water. It is a naturally occurring clay that prominently consists of montmorillonite. It has high water absorption capacity, which results in it to expand and swell. The swelling action of absorption of bentonite depends on its ion exchange capacity. It is classified into various types, depending upon the respective dominating elements such as sodium, potassium, aluminum, and calcium. Bentonite finds applications in building waterproof screens and foundations, tunneling, slurry walls, and stabilization of casings. It exhibits unique plasticizing properties, which make it ideal for the production of grouts and injections for patching cracks and filling voids.
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The black (Roasted) granules made of Bentonite clay. Due to its under mentioned characteristic they are widely used as carrier in formulation of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, bio-pesticides, Plant Growth Promoters and Bio fertilizes.
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They are bio degradable they break down into small particles slowly in the fields when it comes in contact of water.
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Have a high liquid holding capacity. It remains free flowing after absorbing 15 to 22 % liquid. It also acts as a preservative of active ingredients. It saves the technical ingredients from the direct ultraviolet rays of sun. It does not react with the technical material because it is inert. It is in the form of granules so it’s easy to apply in the field in wind condition and also on the standing crop.
It can be mixed with Fertilizers OR seed before sowing. Due to its hardness and high absorbent capacity while formulation it doesn’t stick to the wall of blender/mixture or form cakes. It is made of natural mineral clay so it is non-hazardous and non-alkaline material. Hence it doesn’t contaminate the technical material formulated on it. After it comes in contact of water it releases the active ingredients slowly over a long period of time hence reducing the chances of wash out in high rain or water logging condition. As the raw clay used to make blank granules is soft by nature hence make the land softer and moist. It is best cost effective filler material with wide uses & benefits. Due to huge production capacity it is readily available round the year. As it is roasted at 700 degree temperature, material becomes inert & sterile which is preferable for Microbial products as it prevents the chances of contamination and increases the shelf life.
Market Growth of the Industry:
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The global bentonite market size was valued at USD 1.27 billion in 2015 and is expected to witness growth at a CAGR of 4.8% over the forecast period on account of its increasing use in oil well cement and drilling fluid applications. Bentonite clay is generated from the alteration of volcanic ash and is primarily used to grease the cutting head, remove drill cuttings and to close borehole walls. Increasing product use across industries as groundwater barriers, absorbents for pet litter and oil & grease, liquor clarifiers, and binders in iron & steel manufacturing is anticipated to propel industry growth over the next eight years.
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