Macromin Kentish Minerals

KM 35 milled bentonite

Key Facts

  • KM35 milled bentonite is low swelling and therefore easy to mix. 
  • KM35 is used in environmental treatment of certain wastes and in applications where low-swelling is required. 
  • A component in the lining of landfill cells containing material whose effluent would adversely affect the properties of a high-swelling bentonite-based liner.
KM 35 milled bentonite

Technical Description

  • Physical Properties
    • Granulometry 95%<180μ Max 35%<32μ
    • Moisture Typically 10% ± 2%
    • PH 7.5-8.5
  • Chemical Analysis - Typical %
    • SiO2 - 66.73
    • Al2O3 - 13.11
    • Fe2O3 - 6.26
    • TiO2 - 0.63
    • MgO - 3.07
    • CaO - 1.50
    • Na2O - 1.21
    • K2O - 1.60
    • LOI - 5.40
  • Mineralogical Analysis
    • Major Montmorillonite
    • Minor Alpha Quartz
    • Trace Feldspar
    • Trace Calcite