Nev. Admin. Code § 534.194

Current through November 8, 2024

Section 534.194 - "Sodium bentonite" defined

"Sodium bentonite" means a colloidal clay that:

1. Consists primarily of the weathered volcanic clay mineral montmorillonite where sodium is the predominant, exchangeable cation;

2. Has the ability to swell; and

3. Is easily hydrated when mixed with fresh water to form bentonite drilling fluids or bentonite grout.

Nev. Admin. Code § 534.194

Added to NAC by St. Engineer, eff. 12-30-97; A by R039-12, 6-29-2012

NRS 534.020, 534.110