Abstract This paper aims to prepare purified Na-bentonite with improved properties for its use in the harmaceutical industry. Calcium bentonite from the Sohag region of Egypt was activated with various proportions of Sodium carbonate (2, 3, 5 and 8 wt.%). Additionally, bentonite was purified by sedimentation to eliminate impurities, especially quartz. The results of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and swelling volume ...
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