Montmorillonite, K 10, powder - 100G

Description

K 10, powder

Synonym: K-Catalyst

CAS Number 1318-93-0

General description

Montmorillonite is a layered clay mineral (2:1 phyllosilicate) that belongs to a class of the smectite group. It is a naturally abundant material and is chemically modified by the cation-exchange method for the preparation of polymer nanocomposites.

Application

Montmorillonite has been used as:

• A nanofiller to improve the mechanical properties of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) film for potential usage in packaging applications.

• A catalyst in the conversion of polar and non-polar algae oil lipids to biodiesel.

It can also be used:

• As a nanofiller in the preparation of biopolymer based nanocomposites.

• In the preparation of Fe3+-montmorillonite, a solid acid catalyst for the synthesis of xanthenedione derivatives.

Packaging

1 kg in poly bottle

100 g in poly bottle

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

WGK Germany 3