Part Number
Part Number:
NSN:
NIIN:
Item Name:
BENTONITE , TECHNICAL
Definition:
A CLAY FOUND IN NATURE HAVING THE PROPERTY OF SWELLING IMMENSELY UPON WETTING. USUALLY USED TO INCREASE PLASTICITY OF POTTERY CLAYS, TO ACT AS A SUSPENSION AGENT IN POTTERY GLAZES, AND TO ACT AS A BONDING AGENT IN GRAPHITE CRUCIBLES, MOLDING SANDS, ABRASIVE WHEELS, AND IN ELECTRICAL AND CHEMICAL PORCELAINS.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 81349 | MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED |
Federal Supply Class
Title
MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED NONMETA
Inclusions:
INCLUDES CORK FABRICATED BASIC MATERIALS; ASBESTOS FABRICATED MATERIALS; MANUFACTURED MICA; MINERALS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL USE (CUT BUT NOT MOUNTED); POTTERY SUPPLIES; CATGUT AND WORMGUT; VEGETABLE BRUSH FIBERS; BAGASSE.
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| TEXT | GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION | SOUTHERN TYPE; POWDER FORM |
| TEXT | GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION | SOUTHERN TYPE; POWDER FORM |