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Big Horn® 12 is a specially sized pure sodium bentonite for use in binding, sealing, absorbing and general applications.

Functions: Absorbent

Applicable Processes: Sewage Treatment

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Industrial Additives Functions
EC No.
285-199-4
CAS No.
85049-30-5

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density60 - 66lbs/ft3-
Cation Exchange Capacity70 - 90meq/100g-
Free Swell16 - 24cc/2gm-
Moisture Content6 - 10%-
pH8.7 - 9.5--
Resistivity2.4ohm-meters-
Specific Gravity2.45 - 2.65--
Thermal Conductivity (Dry)0.2Btu/hr-ft-0F-
Thermal Conductivity (Saturated)0.5Btu/hr-ft-0F-
Wet Screen Analysis (Residue on #200 Sieve)2.5 - 3.5%-
Typical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Al₂O₃19.28%-
CaO0.38%-
Fe₂O₃3.48%-
H₂O7.75%-
K₂O0.1%-
Loss on Ignition4.37%-
MgO1.67%-
Na₂O2.34%-
Other0.07%-
SiO₂60.34%-
TiO₂0.22%-

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Sieve Analysis
Sieve Size % Retained
#8 0.6
#20 34.78
#100 49.64
#200 9.66
Pan 5.32

 

Safety & Health

E.P.A Toxicity Analysis
E.P.A Toxicity Analysis: E.P.A Standard (ppm)

Typical Analysis (ppm)

Arsenic 5 <0.1
Barium 100 0.5
Cadmium 1 <0.05
Chromium 5 <0.1
Lead 5 <0.1
Mercury 0.2 <0.02
Selenium 1 <0.05
Silver 5 <0.1