JNJ Bentonite Granular 1 tonne
The Bentonite range of products produced by JNJ Resources Company is a quality sodium bentonite comparable to the best of the known deposits in Australia.
Bentonite is a generic name given to a family of naturally occurring colloidal aluminium silicate clays, which invariably contain a substantial proportion of montmorillonites.
These montmorillonites are a wide range of chemicals based on aluminium silicate with other metals, notably magnesium, sodium, potassium and calcium in combination as silicates, in a wide range of proportions.
Most bentonitic clays contain a proportion of sodium, calcium and magnesium simultaneously with minor percentages of other metals as ion exchange elements, but it is the relative proportion of these main exchange ions which is a major factor in determining the physical properties of the clay.
Sodium montmorillonite is characterised by having a high ion exchange capacity, high moisture retention properties, and on dispersion in water, an extremely high surface area.
Bentonite is used for:
Animal feeds
Dam sealing and industrial landfill
Landfill lining and capping
Industrial absorbents
Agriculture & horticulture
Beauty products
Common Questions
What is sodium bentonite?
JNJ Resources describes sodium bentonite as a naturally occurring clay material composed predominantly of the active constituent montmorillonite, which exhibits high swelling properties on exposure to water.
Can granular bentonite be used to repair a leaking dam that still holds water?
JNJ Resources describes a sedimentary method for a leaking dam which is full or partly filled with water: granular grade sodium bentonite is sprinkled on the water surface, sinks to the bottom and is drawn into the leaking zones by the movement of the water. They recommend it only where emptying the dam is impractical and the leaking zones can be reasonably accurately located, and state a minimum treatment of 25 kg per square metre is required.
What is the particle size?
JNJ Resources lists the sizing analysis as +3.35 mm 11%, -3.35 + 1.0 mm 81% and -1.0 + 0 mm 8%.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, but freight on this product is quoted individually rather than calculated at checkout. Because of its size, weight or bulk we need to arrange delivery and confirm the cost with you before dispatch. It is also available for local delivery or Click and Collect from our Gympie store. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 or email tgrmorders@tomgrady.com.au and we will quote freight to your address.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.