A bentonite with 44% montmorillonite was purified adopting a simple method.
Purified bentonite with montmorillonite content of 96.5% and montmorillonite yield of 70% was obtained.
Appropriate grinding of raw bentonite and dispersant are very important for the centrifugal separation.
Under the optimal condition, bentonite with different montmorillonite content and yield can be obtained by adjusting the centrifugal speed.