title: Bentonite: an industrial mineral at man kind service.
abstract: This paper presents a general overview on the structure and chemico-physical properties of bentonites, their ion exchange properties, their main uses and applications, and the foreseen applications which may be envisaged for the next future.
authors.affiliation: Soc. Sarda di Bentonite S.p.A., Zona Industriale località Cirras, 09096 Santa Giusta (OR), Italy. gio@xtreme.it
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Novelli
mesh_terms: D001546:Bentonite / Q000737:chemistry*; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D055593:Geological Phenomena; D005844:Geology; D007221:Industry; D007474:Ion Exchange
chemical_list: D001546:Bentonite