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 |