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Swelling Mechanism The swelling mechanism of bentonite results from the unique microstructure and its net negative charge Low 1987.

Swelling-type or sodium bentonite and• Several such layers are stacked one above the other, to form a crystal particle Hicher et al.

In the next step, the bentonite dispersion is displaced by the concrete Fig.

Grim: Clay Mineralogy 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York 1968 41.

Bentonite: "Bentonite, also referred to as Montmorillonite, is one of the most effective and powerful healing clays used to treat both internal and external maladies.

Pelletizing, Foundry, civil engineering, construction, environmental markets, oils and food markets, drilling, agriculture, cosmetics, pharmacy and medical markets, detergents, dyes and polishes, paints, cat litter, ceramics, paper, and catalyst are applications and uses stated by European Bentonite Association.

These elements are positive ions and are the result of the sorptive properties of the base clay coming in contact with these substances in the natural environment; the negatively charged particles of the clay attract the ions.

The eating of clay has been observed in [ native ] peoples and animals in all parts of the world since antiquity.

Lira E, Rodriguez-Bencomo JJ, Salazar FN, Orriols I, Fornos D, Lopez F.

The above referred research gives a good indication of the effects of bentonite, but has only been performed on still Spanish Albarino wines.