Method for preparing high solids bentonite slurries ...
1990-12-21 · What is claimed is: 1. A method for preparing a time-stable, low viscosity, high solids aqueous bentonite slurry, comprising: preparing an aqueous solution of a non-dispersant salt of a monovalent cation wherein said salt comprises 1 to 35% by weight of said solution, and dispersing therein at least 8% by weight of a powdered bentonite, by low shear intermixing of said powder