Electrophysical Methods of Activation of Clay Minerals Aqueous Suspensions

Abstract

The article considers the effect of electrophysical methods of activation on rheological properties of bentonite suspensions. It was shown that processing of clay suspensions by mechanical activation and ultrasound treatment causes dispergation of clay aggregates and allows producing clay solutions with improved rheological characteristics. Processing of clay suspensions by electromagnetic pulses reduces viscosity and increases dispersed particles.