Bentonite is an ancient
clay that has been used to treat a variety of ailments. When volcanic ash
matures, it turns into a fine powder. It gets its name from the town of Fort
Benton, Wyoming, which contains a lot of it. However, it can be found all
around the world. It's also known as Montmorillonite clay, named after a
significant deposit in France. Calcium bentonite clay is another name for it.
Bentonite is a colloidal
clay mineral with a high swelling capacity, as well as a high viscosity and
liquid limit. These characteristics are extremely useful in industrial
applications such as pellet preparation and casting. Bentonite is also utilised
in oil for well-drilling fluids as a suspending agent. It also has good green
strength as well as high hot and dry strength, which aids in the prevention of
moulds breaking or cracking during the pouring or cooling process in the construction
industry.
The global bentonite
market is estimated to account for US$ 2,810.16 million in
terms of value and 41,010.40 Thousand Metric Tonnes in
terms of volume by the end of 2027
Health Advantages of Bentonite Clay
Antibacterial and
anti-inflammatory properties are found in bentonite clay.
Calcium, iron, copper,
and zinc are among the trace minerals found in it. Some individuals consume it
in order to obtain these nutrients. This is known as geophagy. However, these
minerals are already present in most diets. Animals are used in the majority of
bentonite clay investigations. It has been shown in studies to reduce the
number of some toxins in the body, such as aflatoxins. Certain moulds produce
them, and they can harm your liver. According to certain studies, it may be
able to eliminate pesticides and aid in the treatment of metal poisoning.
However, further human research are required.