The thixotropic property develop when Bentonite mix with water, each and every small flakes absorb water and become form a gel which makes Bentonite as an ingredient for paint industries, our product TINTWELL™ is selectively mined light color sodium Bentonite which is appropriate for paint industries.
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Sr. No.
Parameters
Result
1
Free swelling volume
23ml
2
Viscosity
40 cps.
3
Color
Light shed
4
Gel time
Instant.
5
CEC
90
6
Fineness, 325#
99%
7
Wet screen Analysis 45 micron
0.5%
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Typical Chemical Properties:
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Sr. No.
Parameters
Specifications
1
Loss On Ignition ( LOI )
8 – 10%
2
Silica as SiO2
45 – 50%
3
Iron as Fe2O3
12 – 15%
4
Alumina as Al2O3
16 – 20%
5
Calcium as CaO
1 – 2%
6
Magnesium as MgO
2 – 3%
7
Sodium as Na2O3
2 – 3%
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Advantage:
Fine powder having less free silica, smooth finish final product
Less consumption,
Less Iron contain, light color fine powder.
Thixotropic gel formation.
Easily modified by any other additives.
Applications:
Recommended to use at paint and other similar product.