BENTOAX- BENTONITE EARTHING POWDER

Sodium based bentonite is used as Earth (Ground) Enhancement Material contains rich
montmorillonite. It is treated with special chemicals making it ideal for electron earthing. Bentonite being
hygroscopic & moisture absorbing clay with various advantages is being widely used for Ground
Enchaining Compound. Our product has a good water holding capacity which ensure good ion by
means of ion exchange with electron

Bentonite protects earth conductor from direct contamination and corrosion. It’s a type of clay which
has high tendency to absorb, retain water and swells. This property makes it desirable for applications
in grounding system improvement as they could result in lowering as well as minimizing the fluctuation
of ground resistance over a long period of time.

Several commercially forms of earthing enhancement material are available such as , powder and
granules.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EARTHING GRADE POWDER

Physical Properties

Parameters Specifications

1. Moisture 12 – 14%

2. pH value 7.5 – 9

3. Base Exchange capacity 90 meq min

4. Particle size < 200 mesh 70% min.

5. Water Absorption Capacity 300 min

6. Expandability / Swellability 15 – 20%

 Chemical Properties

Parameters Specifications

LOI 8 – 10%

SiO2 48 – 54%

Fe2O3 10 – 15%

Al2O3 14 – 17%

CaO 1.5 – 2.5%

MgO 2 – 3%

Na2O 1.2 – 2%

Applications:
Preparation of Slurry is the most important aspect for getting the best result out of BENTOAX. The
slurry is prepared in the following Proportion (BENTOX: Water Ratio) • For areas that receive good
annual rainfall, the mixing ratio is 1:1, i.e. for each bag of BENTOAX (25 Kg), mix 25 Liters of water. •
For dry areas that does not receive good annual rainfall, the water part in the slurry is increased to 1.4
– 1.5 times i.e. for each bag of BENTOAX (25 Kg), mix around 35-38 Liters of water depending upon
the severity of dryness.

Note: Application ratios are mention on basis of our shared experiences from our valued customers.
Self evaluation of product behavior on your process and end product is advisable. Mixing BENTOAX
with water properly to make homogenous & swelling thick slurry is EXTREMELY important in achieving
the required results from the product.