FAQs

Technical

• What is bentonite?

  • Bentonite is a soft sedimentary rock, formed from the diagenic alteration of volcanic ash that was deposited in inland seas, shallow lakes or tidal lagoons within deltas, millions of years ago.
  • Bentonite is composed primarily of the mineral smectite- montmorillonite and saponite.

• Where does the name 'bentonite' come from?

  • Bentonite was named after the original discovery near Fort Benton in Montana, USA.

• What is smectite?

  •  Smectite is the correct name for the mineral, made up of montmorillonite and saponite, that forms bentonite.
    

Applications

• Foundry

  • Ebenezer sodium bentonite is widely accepted for foundry green sand applications due to its;

  • thermal durability,
  • high cohesion,
  • low plastic limit,
  • high liquid limit 
  • high swell characteristics.

• Civil Engineering

  • Bentonite Resources supply the Ebenezer bentonite to major infrastructure projects for tunneling, cut off walls, and  dam sealing, as well as for inclusion in geosynthetic clay liners.
  • The unique characteristics of the  high quality sodium bentonite from Bentonite Resources at Ebenezer ensure its suitability in a wide range of engineering applications.
  • Ebenezer bentonite is processed and refined to meet our customers exacting requirements.
  • All production is tested during the production process, and again in the laboratory for final QC verification.
  • Available in pneumatic tankers, bulk bags or 25kg paper sacks to suit your project and site conditions.
  • We have extensive experience in logistics and have a strong reputation for finding innovative logistics solutions.

• Drilling Muds

  • Bentonite Resources supply industry leading drilling mud to the mineral, oil and gas and HDD ( Horizontal Directional Drilling ) markets.
  • Bentonite Resources manufacture a full range of bentonite based drilling mud, that is extensively tested and analysed.
  • Our products are delivered via our distributors to ensure that full technical support is available and diverse stock holdings in regional areas.

• Geosynthetics

  • Bentonite Resources supply premium sodium bentonite for the application in geosynthetic clay liners where the purity and low permeability is essential in establishing barriers in landfill lining and capping, environmental barriers and hydraulic sealing in dams and basement waterproofing.

• Is the Ebenezer bentonite suitable for cat litter?

  • Yes, the Ebenezer bentonite is widely accepted by major retail outlets as both a clumping and absorbent cat litter.

• Is the Ebenezer bentonite used in the energy industry?

  • Yes, Bentonite Resources supply bentonite for a variety of applications in the energy sector, including;
  • Earthing
  • Sealing

Packaging

• How is the Ebenezer bentonite packaged?

  • Bentonite Resources offer a diverse range of packaging solutions from small bags, 25kg bags, bulk bags, and pneumatic tankers.
  • We load shipping containers for domestic and export customers, delivered economically to the Port of Brisbane just 80 km away.
  • Specialist packaging requirements are catered for to meet our customer needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.