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montmorillonite [‚mänt·mə′ril·ə‚nīt] (mineralogy) A group name for all clay minerals with an expanding structure, except vermiculite. The high-alumina end member of the montmorillonite group; it is grayish, pale red, or blue and has some replacement of aluminum ion by magnesium ion. Any mineral of the montmorillonite group. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Products contain 40-60% of montmorillonite nanoclay and are designed to improve mechanical properties at typical letdown levels or 8-12% and flame resistance at 2-8% levels. According to Lee, the nanoparticles are derived from montmorillonite, an environmentally friendly, naturally occurring clay found in huge deposits in Europe and the United States. The researchers dissolved cotton cellulose in a solution and added montmorillonite clay nanoparticles. |
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