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GK 129 Bentonite

White Firing Bentonite

Chemistry %

CaO	1.95
MgO	3.24
K2O	0.97
Na2O	2.61
TiO2	0.16
Al2O3	15.40
SiO2	68.07
Fe2O3	1.89

Volatiles %

LOI

5.70

GK 129 bentonite combines a low iron content with a high cation exchange capacity. This combination allows high plasticity while retaining excellent fired color. In detergents, GK 129 is an ideal ion exchange builder, while in liquid soaps it imparts thixotropy and smooth consistency.

Before using this material compare it with other white burning bentonites with respect to fine specking and plasticity. In addition, it should be compared to regular microfine bentonites to be sure that the extra cost and greater amount needed are justified by the fired results.

Typical physical properties data sheet TD-100

G.E. Brightness (% MgO) 80
Moisture (% Max.) 10
Swelling, ml (2 g in 100 ml dist water) 16
pH (10% solids, dist water) 7.0
Screen analysis: % thru 100 mesh 98
Cation Exchange Capacity (C.E.C.) meq./100 grams 80

Out Bound Links

(Materials - Parent) Bentonite
Montmorillonite
(Typecodes) 1: CLO - Clay Other
(MDT) North America
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XML for Import into INSIGHT

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<oxides>
<oxide symbol="CaO" name="Calcium Oxide, Calcia" status="" percent="1.950" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="MgO" name="Magnesium Oxide, Magnesia" status="" percent="3.240" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="K2O" name="Potassium Oxide" status="" percent="0.970" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Na2O" name="Sodium Oxide, Soda" status="" percent="2.610" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="TiO2" name="Titanium Dioxide, Titania" status="" percent="0.160" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Al2O3" name="Aluminum Oxide, Alumina" status="U" percent="15.400" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="SiO2" name="Silicon Dioxide, Silica" status="" percent="68.070" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Fe2O3" name="Iron Oxide, Ferric Oxide" status="" percent="1.890" tolerance=""/>
</oxides>
<volatiles>
<volatile symbol="LOI" name="Loss on Ignition" percent="5.700" tolerance=""/>
</volatiles>
</material>