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Nanoclays
Nanoclay Synonyms:
Montmorillonite, Smectite, Sodium montmorillonite (Sodium bentonite (Wyoming bentonite (US)), Swelling bentonite (Western bentonite (US),Sodium-activated bentonite (Bentonite (UK)), Sodium-exchanged bentonite, (Synthetic bentonite)), Calcium montmorillonite (Calcium bentonite (Mississippi bentonite (US)), Sub-bentonite (Texas bentonite (US)), Magnesium montmorillonite (Saponite & Armargosite), Potassium montmorillonite (Metabentonite), and Lithium montmorillonite (Hectorite), Giliabit, Goumbrine, Gumbrine, Walkerite, Walkthon
Nanoclay Designations:
Chemical Name: Hydrated sodium calcium aluminum silicate
Chemical Formula: (Na, Ca)(Al,Mg)6(Si4010)3(OH)6-nH20
Nanoclay Description:
1) A clay mineral having a 2:1 expanding crystal lattice. Isomorphous substitution gives the various types and causes a net permanent charge balanced by cations in such a manner that water may move between the sheets, giving reversible cation exchange and very plastic properties.
2) Smectite refers to a family of non-metallic clays primarily composed of hydrated sodium calcium aluminum silicate. Common names for smectite include montmorillonite or sodium montmorillonite ("sodium bentonite" or "Wyoming bentonite") and swelling bentonite ("Western bentonite").
Al= 9.98, Si= 20.78, H= 4.10 and 0=65.12
Powder as fine as 20 nanometers
| Molecular Weight (g/mol.) | 540.46 |
| Average Density (g/cm3) | 2.35 |
| Crystal System | Monoclinic |
| Member Of | Smectite group |
| Fracture | Uneven to lamellar |
| Luster | Earthy (dull) |
| Thermal Conductivity (cal/s-cm-°C) | |
| Mohs Hardness @20°C | 1.5- 2.0 |
| Average Specific Gravity (g/cc) | 2.3- 3 |
| Color | White, yellow |
| Cleavage | Perfect in one direction, basal |
| Characteristic | Crystals expand to many times their volume when added to water |
| Field Indicators | Softness, and soapy feel |
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Used to slow the progress of water through soil or rocks; Used in drilling muds to give the water greater viscosity; Used to produce nanocomposites: Used as an absorbent to purify and decolor liquids; Used as a filler in paper and rubber; and used as a base for cosmetics and medicines
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