Better than Bentonite
GeoBond® has been proven to be more effective solution than sodium bentonite; GeoBond® has a bipolar charge which allows it a broader spectrum approach when dealing with safe feed challenges. Since GeoBond® is non-swelling clay it does not bind vitamins and minerals. GeoBond® also is very cost effective when comparing it to bentonite.
GeoBond® Versus Bentonite
|
GeoBond® |
Bentonite |
Absorbent |
X |
X |
Swelling |
|
X |
Binds Vitamins |
|
X |
Binds Minerals |
|
X |
Polar Charge |
|
X |
Bipolar Charge |
X |
|
Pelleting Aid |
X |
|
Multiple Binder |
X |
|
Single Binder |
|
X |
Analysis
Trace mineral chemical analysis by the Virginia Division of Mineral Resources.
Product Description: Clay fines from discharge
Method of Mineralogy Analysis: Product sample mixed with water, spread on x-ray slide, dried at 80 degrees C for 16 hours, and elemental chemistry determined with x-ray fractometer.
Mineralogy Analysis: Quartz/Illite
Method of Chemistry Analysis: Product sample mixed with water, spread on x-ray slide, dried at 80 degrees C for 16 hours, and elemental chemistry determined with x-ray fractometer.
Chemistry Analysis
|
MEAN % |
|
MEAN % |
SiO2
|
75.29 |
Na2O |
0.14 |
AI2O3
|
9.25 |
K2O |
1.57 |
FeO3
|
2.90 |
TiO2
|
0.55 |
MgO |
1.65 |
P2O5
|
0.45 |
CaO |
1.86 |
LoI |
6.33 |
GeoBond® Is Pure And Safe
|
Maximum Tolerable Level (ppm) |
Level in treated feed at 2% inclusion (ppm) |
Cadmium |
.5 |
.06 |
Mercury |
2 |
0 |
Selenium |
2 |
0 |
Cobalt |
10 |
.08 |
Molybdenum |
10 |
.69 |
Vanadium |
10 |
1.53 |
Barium |
20 |
1.92 |
Tungsten |
20 |
.03 |
Copper |
25 |
.29 |
Lead |
30 |
.26 |
Arsenic |
50 |
.23 |
Nickel |
50 |
.49 |
Iodine |
50 |
.03 |
Antimony |
70 |
.03 |
Boron |
150 |
1.04 |
Aluminum |
200 |
* |
Bromine |
200 |
1.53 |
Zinc |
300 |
1.94 |
Bismuth |
400 |
.01 |
Manganese |
400 |
1.24 |
Chromium |
1000 |
1.51 |
*Maximum tolerable level for aluminum refers to highly bioavailable soluble aluminum salts. The aluminum in GeoBond® is a natural and innocuous aluminum compound that is not highly bioavailable.