AXALT have large, versatile reserves of exceptional quality of Sodium Bentonite and Calcium Bentonite which are mined and processed discreetly into finest grades. Our Bentonite is being offered in its different forms like Lumps, Granules, and Powder. Due to the very fine size of the particles, the Bentonite that we offer shows extra-ordinary swelling capacity and bonding powers. The processing facility is geared to mill, test and package the end product ranging from small bags, bulk bags and bulk lumps loose in containers and in vessels. Testing is carried out on site at the point and the time of production ensuring extremely high uniformity and repeatability across the board.

The basic characteristic of Bentonite is absorption and expansion. The intensity of absorption depends on the type of the basic characteristic of Bentonite is absorption and expansion. The intensity of absorption depends on the type of exchangeable ions while the process of swelling is dependent on the water absorption at platelet surface level and osmotic repulsive forces. Sodium bentonite allows penetration of water and swells up. On the other hand, Calcium bentonite with strong positive charge does not allow water to penetrate through its platelets.

The characteristic of viscosity and thixotropy exhibited by Bentonite is used extensively in the drilling industry. Dispersion of Bentonite in water leads to the formation of highly stable colloidal suspensions which have high viscosity and thixotropy. The peculiar property of Bentonite is to become thinner when a constant force is applied and once the force is removed, the viscosity reverts in the given time.