Bentonite Powder for Agriculture

Name: Bentonite Powder for Agriculture
Brand: Ecoawas Enterprises
Price: 4.0 INR
Availability: InStock

Price 4.0 INR/ Kilograms

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MOQ : 1000 Kilograms

Bentonite Powder for Agriculture Specification

Form
Powder

Application
agriculture

Usage & Applications
Agriculture

Hardness (%)
55 75%

Surface Finish
smooth

Density
1.2 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Purity(%)
98%

Chemical Composition
(Na, Ca) . (Al, Mg) Si O (OH) nH O.

Product Type
Minerals

Types of Refractories
Other

Shape
Powder

Porosity
NA

Dimensional Stability
Other

Strength
GOOD

Specific Gravity
NA

Thermal Conductivity
0.4456 Watt/Meter/K (w/(m.k)

Color
yellow

Bentonite Powder for Agriculture Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1000 Kilograms

FOB Port
Mudra

Payment Terms
Cash in Advance (CID), Cheque

Supply Ability
100000 Kilograms Per Day

Delivery Time
1 Days

Sample Available
No

Sample Policy
Free samples available with shipping and taxes paid by the buyer

Packaging Details
PP Bags And Jumbo Bags

Main Export Market(s)
Asia

Main Domestic Market
All India

Certifications
ISO Certifed

About Bentonite Powder for Agriculture

Bentonite powder, a natural clay, is used in agriculture to significantly improve soil health by increasing water retention, enhancing cation exchange capacity (CEC), and reducing nutrient leaching. It acts as a soil conditioner for sandy soils, a fertilizer carrier, and a sealant for ponds. Typical application rates range from 25 kg per square meter for soil amendment.

Key Agricultural Uses & Benefits

Soil Amendment: Enhances water retention and nutrient holding capacity, particularly in sandy or loamy soils.
Fertilizer Carrier: Acts as a carrier for fertilizers and nutrients, facilitating their slow and uniform release into the soil.
Water Management & Sealing: Sodium bentonite is used to seal farm ponds, dams, and irrigation ditches to prevent water seepage.
Soil Conditioner: Improves soil aeration and texture, turning saline soil into more neutral, fertile, and productive ground.
Seed Coating: Increases water absorption around seeds, which aids in better germination.
Livestock Feed Additive: Acts as an anti-caking agent and toxin binder in animal feed, improving digestion.

Application Methods

Soil Mixing: Apply 25 kg per square meter and incorporate it into the topsoil, often using a rotavator.
Pond Sealing: Spread sodium bentonite on the bottom of ponds and compact it to create a waterproof layer.
Compost Enhancement: Mix into compost piles to improve nutrient content and aeration.

Types of Bentonite

Sodium Bentonite: Known for high swelling capacity, making it ideal for sealing.
Calcium Bentonite: Known for high adsorption capacity, ideal for nutrient retention and soil conditioning.

Common Forms