This paper indicates the wide-ranging and varied usage of Jianping bentonite for making commercial products. The use for foundry industry holds the dominate position.

Systematic studies on the mineral compositions and characters of the bentonite from Guangfeng were conducted by means of chemical analysis, XRD, SEM, IR and DTA-TG.

The influences of moisture, bentonite ratio and granularity on green pellet properties of Jidong magnetite concentrates were studied.