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Smectite (mineral name montmorillonite, commercial name bentonite) is used in drilling muds for oil and gas exploration and production. It is circulated with fluids down the hole while drilling to 1. cool the drill bit 2. seal and line the drill hole from loose material falling in, and 3. act as a suspension media to lift the rock cuttings waste to the surface.
Its compaction, swelling, and inert chemical reactivity make it a good base lining media for any impoundment to prevent the leaching of fluids into surrounding land and ground water--such as for land fill sites.
Its cation exchange character makes it useful for various food and drink processing applications. Its water absorbency makes it useful as one of the materials in kitty litter.
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What is one way sedimentary rocks have been used throughout?
People have used sedimentary rock througout for many different purposes, including for tools and building materials.
What is MMT?
The most common use of the acronym is in industrial production, where it means "million metric tons" (1 x 106 tonnes), where one metric ton, or tonne, equals 1000 kg.The acronym is also used in other ways, includingMultiple Mirror Telescope (Fred Whipple Observatory, or MMTO)Mission Management Team - (NASA term for ISS hierarchy)Montmorillionite - (claylike form of smectite) aka hydrated sodium calcium aluminum magnesium silicate hydroxideMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (controversial gasoline additive)Methadone Maintenance TreatmentMulti-Mode Transmission
How are sedimentry metamorphic and igneous rocks used for?
1. Valuable or economically important mineral deposits may be associated with igneous rock bodies. Examples are disseminated magma tic deposits of diamonds of South Africa. Deposits of chromites in Montana. answer in sedimentary rocks: 1. Coal is burnt to create energy. Gypsum is used to make plaster of Paris. Sandstone and limestone are used as building stone. Limestone is also used for hard core in roads. Slate is used for roofing tiles. Clay is mixed with sand and used to make bricks. Iron ores are mined and smelted to create iron metal. Smectite clay is used as a digestive cure. Salt is an essential food answer in metamorphic rocks: 1. Marble is a metamorphic rock that is used to make floor tiles, counter tops and it is carved into statues and was used extensively in the building of the Roman Coliseum among other great historic buildings. Slate is another metamorphic rock that is used in buildings for floor tiles and roofing tiles and it was once used for blackboards. answered by: impyerno_hell@yahoo.com add me in friendster ok?
What are the three basic forms of clay?
Clays are phyllosilicates and are formed by the gradual errosion of certain rock formations (mainly mainly containing silicates) by low concentrations of carbonic acid and other solvents. There are three main groups of clays: kaolinite, montmorillonite-smectite, and illite.
What are cfcs used for?
Its used in the compressors of refrigerators and air- conditioners
Who sell smectite in the US?
i have a deposit of illite smectite . an am currently grinding it in small quantities. You can contact me at bellablueearth@yahoo.com
Is Smectite clay mined in the US?
yes, in the south eastern US.
Are smectite montmorillite clay and bentonite clay the same?
According to my archaeology professor, yes.
Is calcium bentonite clay and di tri octahedral smectite the same?
Bentonite clay contains predominately the clay mineral Montmorillonite. This is a dioctahedral clay.
Who has a need for a large deposit of illite smectite illite clay I am currently grinding to a micron state?
I do, if the question still stands. Only 2-5 kg of the stuff though.
What are some mineral resources found in Tennessee other than ball clay?
Some other mineral resources found in Tennessee other than ball clay are smectite, oil, and coal.
What are some eight letter words with 3rd letter E and 4th letter C and 6th letter I and 7th letter T?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern --EC-IT-. That is, eight letter words with 3rd letter E and 4th letter C and 6th letter I and 7th letter T. In alphabetical order, they are: shechita smectite
What is one way sedimentary rocks have been used throughout?
People have used sedimentary rock througout for many different purposes, including for tools and building materials.
What is green sand?
Greensand or Green sand is either a sand or sandstone, which has a greenish color. This term is specifically applied to shallow marinesediment, that contains noticeable quantities of rounded greenish grains. These grains are called glauconies and consist of a mixture of mixed-layer clay minerals, such as smectite and glauconite mica.
Chemical composition of red clay?
The red color comes from the large amounts of Iron Oxide (or rust) in the clay. Clay is generally made up of groups of minerals that include the kaolin, smectite, illite, and chlorite groups. Also see the related link.
What are some eight letter words with 1st letter S and 2nd letter M and 3rd letter E and 5th letter T?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 4 words with the pattern SME-T---. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter S and 2nd letter M and 3rd letter E and 5th letter T. In alphabetical order, they are: smectite smelters smeltery smelting
What is importance of soil as construction material?
Clay mineralogy should be considered for structures built on or backfilled with clayey soils. Smectite clays such as montmorillonite (2:1 clays) have a high shrink-swell potential. When wet, 2:1 clays can cause serious structural foundation problems. Kaolinitic clays are less of a concern.
