Raw bentonite granules are processed granular forms of natural bentonite clay, usually made from sodium or calcium bentonite. They are widely used in agriculture, foundry, construction, and various industrial applications due to their absorption, swelling, and binding properties.

4. Uses of Raw Bentonite Granules

A. Agriculture: Used as a carrier for biofertilizers, pesticides, and micronutrients.

B. Industrial Uses:

1. Foundry & Metallurgy: Acts as a binder in foundry molding sand.

2. Construction & Civil Engineering: Used for sealing, grouting, and waterproofing applications. Swelling property helps in: Landfill sealing, Borewell sealing, Construction of slurry walls

3. Drilling & Oilfield: Used in preparing drilling muds.

4. Environmental Applications: Wastewater treatment, Heavy metal adsorption, Oil spill absorption.