Diatomite powder and lumps
MINERAL
Diatomite powder and lumps
Diatomite, also known as Diatomaceous Earth (DE), is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock composed of fossilized diatoms. With its high porosity, low density, and excellent adsorption properties, Diatomite is widely used in industrial, agricultural, and filtration applications.
Applications
- Filtration: Used in water purification, beverage filtration (beer, wine, juices), and industrial liquid filtration.
- Agriculture: Acts as a natural pesticide, soil conditioner, and livestock feed additive.
- Industrial Use: Found in paints, coatings, plastics, and rubber for enhanced properties.
- Personal Care: Used in cosmetics, skincare, and toothpaste as a gentle abrasive.
- Construction: Enhances the strength and insulation of cement and bricks.
| pec. | Grade 918 | Grade 920 | Grade 540 | Grade 535 | Grade 525 | Grade Beverages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | White | White | White | White | White | White |
| Texture | Amorphous | Amorphous | Amorphous | Amorphous | Amorphous | Amorphous |
| Specific Gravity | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 |
| Dry Loose Density/gm/cc | 0.36 to 0.40 | 0.20 to 0.40 | 0.16 to 0.20 | 0.22 to 0.24 | 0.20 to 0.22 | 0.16 to 0.18 |
| Water abosorption % weight of diaotomites Supercel | 80 to 85 | 120 to 150 | 120 to 150 | 90 to 120 | 100 to 130 | 120 to 150 |
| % Water as shipped | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 to 0.5 | 0.3 to 0.5 | 0.3 to 0.5 | 0.3 to 0.5 |
| Flow rate with H20 at 1kg/min/sq.mtr Pressure | 60 to 65 litre | 80 to 85 litre | 85 to 100 litre | 83 to 100 litre | 70 to 90 litre | 85 to 100 litre |
| Mesh Size (Air Classified) | 200 | 200 | 325 | 325 | 325 | 325 |