Bentonite Analysis

Physical Analysis

Water(%)550Biscuit strength(kg/cm2)--
Density,(gr/cm3)1.13Water absorption(%)
5.1
Viscosity,(d.poise)ThixLoss on ignition(%)4.70
Moisture content(%)10Ignition loss temperature1000
Green strength(kg/cm2)12.09Color of sample before firingGray White
Dry strength(kg/cm2)13.6Color of the body after firingBurnt brick light
Expansion(%)0.53Firing temperature1114/1126
Shrinkage(%)5.42Firing cycle47

Chemical Analysis

ModleSio2Al2O3BaOCaOFetK2OMgOMnONa2OP2O5SO3TiO2L.O.ISr
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MK-MW171.2612.430.092.281.160.32.630.042.780.031.770.086.41<
MK-MF170.1112.10.093.131.150.292.530.042.930.041.330.116.96<
MK-SHW70.6511.850.12.971.120.282.480.063.040.031.140.116.86<
MK-MW467.3111.710.095.471.160.472.170.052.930.035.580.117.890.1
MK-MF567.8610.240.116.181.050.382.350.052.420.027.290.18.170.65
MK-MF670.6311.950.112.191.20.52.360.073.510.040.430.116.680.12
MK-DF71.9712.590.091.891.180.412.270.063.050.040.160.115.84<
MK-MP464.3116.650.062.121.760.423.690.043.260.010.660.146.620.15
MK-RF71.0611.580.082.791.20.472.340.062.920.040.20.116.86<
MK-RS3 73.23 18.23 - 0.18 0.380.65 0.02- 1.610.003- 0.019 3.25 -

 Physical Analysis For (API-13)

 

RequirementStandard IndexSample Result
Viscometer dial reading at 600 r/minMinimum33
Yild point \ plastic ratioMaximum 33
Filtrate volumeMaximum 15.0 ml14
Residue of diameter greater than 75 µm Maximum mass Fraction 4.0%0.1