Bentonite
About Bentonite
Apex International is a leading export company specializing in high-quality Bentonite products, including Bentonite Powder and Bentonite Lumps. Sourced from premium mines, our Bentonite products are widely used across a variety of industries, such as drilling, construction, foundries, and agriculture.
Our Bentonite Powder and Lumps are meticulously processed to ensure the highest quality and purity. Whether you’re looking for Bentonite for use in oil drilling, as a binding agent in foundries, or in agriculture for soil conditioning, Apex International provides reliable products that deliver consistent performance.
At Apex International, we prioritize customer satisfaction by offering competitive pricing, timely deliveries, and exceptional service. Our experienced team ensures that all products undergo rigorous quality control, so our international buyers receive only the best.
Specification of Bentonite
| Product | Bentonite |
| Packing | 1.4 tons jumbo bags, 50/40kg bags as per client required |
| Monthly capacity | 10,000 tons |
| Shipping mode | Containerized or Bulk |
| Properties | Protocol | Unit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Swelling Volume 2 gm/100ml | ASTM D 5890:1995 | ml | 28 – 30 |
| Methylene Blue Absorption Value | API spe 131:2004/ ISO 10416:2002 | mg/gm of clay | 350-400 |
| Liquid Limit | IS:12446-1988 | ml/100 gm | 550 – 650 |
| Gel Time 2.5gm/25 ml | IS:12446-1988 | second | Instant. |
| Gelling Index | IS:12446-1988 | ml | 75 – 85 |
| Moisture Content % by weight | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | % | 10.0 – 12.0 |
| PH Value 2% slurry | IS:6186-1986 | pH | 9.5 – 9.9 |
| Green Compression Strength Bentonite : Water :10:4 55-60 A.F.S Sand | IS:1918-1966 | psi | 12 |
| Wet Tensile Strength | IS:12446-1988 | N/cm2 | 0.16-0.18 |
| Dry Mesh % Passing 200 B.S.S | IS:6186-1986 | % | 85 Minimum |
| Swelling Index | IS:6186-1986 | 10ml/gm | 24-28 |
Drilling Grade
| Properties | Protocol | Unit | REQUIRED | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscometer Dial Reading at 600 rpm | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | r/min | 30 | 35-40 |
| Yield Point / Plastic Viscosity Ratio | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | – | 3 Max | 2.5 |
| Filterate Volume | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | ML | 15 Max | 14 |
| Moisture Content | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | % by weight | 10.0 max. | 10 |
| Dry Screen Analysis(Residue Greater than 75 Microns)% | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | % by weight | 4.0 max. | 3.0 – 4.0 |
OCMA Grade
| PROPERTIES | PROTOCOL | UNIT | REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | OCMA DFCP-4 | bbls/2000lbs | 90 min |
| A.P.I. Filterate Loss | OCMA DFCP-4 | ml | 15.0 max. |
| Moisture Content | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | % by weight | 15.0 max. |
| Dry Screen Analysis 100 Mesh Sieve | OCMA DFCP-4 | % by weight | 98.0 min. |
| Wet Screen Analysis 200 Mesh Sieve residue | OCMA DFCP-4 | % by weight | 2.5 max |
Piling Grade Bentonite Powder
| Properties | Protocol | Unit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Limit | IS:12446-1988 | ml/100 gm | 400 – 450 |
| Moisture Content | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | % by wt. | 12.0 Max |
| Dry Screen Analysis (residue on 75 um sieve | IS:6186-1986 | % by. Wt. | 10.0 max. |
| Free Swelling Volume 2gm/100ml | ASTM D 5890:1995 | ml | 30 – 35 |
| PH Value of 5% gel | IS:6186-1986 | pH | 9.5 – 10.0 |
| Loose Bulk Density | IS:7589-1974 | gm/ml | 0.85 – 1.0 |
| Gel Time 2.5gm/25 ml | IS:12446-1988 | second | Instant |
| Filterate Volume | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | ml | 20 max |
| Viscosty at 600 rpm | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | 30 min | |
| Methylene Blue Value | API spe 131:2004/ ISO 10416:2002 | mg/gm of clay | 350 – 400 |
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