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Volclay Bentonite

ID: volclay-bentonite

Description

Volclay Bentonite, identified by the material indices 364CER, 334, 355, 660, 149, 446, 105, 356, 840, 331, and 351.

Chemical Analysis

OxideAnalysisFormulaTolerance
cao0.65%0.10-
na2o2.57%0.35-
mgo2.67%0.56-
feo0.35%0.04-
fe2o33.25%0.17-
al2o321.08%1.73-
sio263.02%8.79-
Oxide Weight784.55
Formula Weight831.44

Alternate Names

  • Volclay 325 Bentonite
  • Dioctahedral smectite