Table 2 Physical properties of the sodium bentonite.

From: Strength deterioration mechanism of bentonite modified loess after wetting–drying cycles

Specific gravity Gs

Liquid limit, wL (%)

Plastic limit, wP (%)

Plasticity index, Ip (%)

Swelling index (mL/2 g)

Anion exchange capacity (meq/100 g)

2.65

314

40

274

39

91