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🪨 DIATOMITE – Alias-Free Technical Summary
Also known as: Diatomit, Kizelgur, Filtre Toprağı, Silisli Kil, Diatomlu Toprak CAS Numbers: 61790-53-2 (natural), 68855-54-9 (calcined)
1. 🔬 Physical and Chemical Properties
Fiziksel ve Kimyasal Özellikleri
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to beige powder |
| Chemical Formula | SiO₂ |
| Density | ~0.2–0.4 g/cm³ |
| pH | ~8.0 |
| Melting Point | 1400–1600 °C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Structure | Amorphous, highly porous |
2. 🧪 Applications
Kullanım Alanları
| Sector | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 🎈 Latex | Coagulation aid | Surface control during latex balloon production |
| 🧪 Filtration | Filter aid | Used in food, beverage, pharma, and chemical filtration |
| 🧱 Construction | Lightweight filler | Thermal insulation and weight reduction in concrete |
| 🐾 Pet Products | Absorbent | Used in cat litter for odor and moisture control |
| 🧴 Cosmetics | Micro-abrasive | Found in exfoliants and skin care products |
| 💥 Explosives | Stabilizer | Absorbs nitroglycerin in dynamite production |
3. 🏭 Production
Üretim Süreci
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⛏️ Mining from sedimentary deposits
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🌤️ Natural drying
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🔥 Calcination at 600–1000 °C
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🌪️ Grinding and classification
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📦 Packaging (25 kg bags, big bags, bulk)
4. 🔄 Alternatives
Alternatifleri
| Use | Alternatives |
|---|---|
| Filtration | Perlite, cellulose, activated carbon, zeolite |
| Latex | Talc, calcium carbonate, zeolite |
| Construction | Perlite, vermiculite, pumice, expanded clay |
| Cosmetics | Silica, pumice powder |
| Pet Products | Bentonite, zeolite, cellulose granules |
5. 🏷️ Other Names
Diğer İsimleri
| Language | Alias |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Diatomit, Kizelgur, Filtre Toprağı, Silisli Kil |
| English | Diatomite, Diatomaceous Earth, Fossil Shell Flour |
| German | Kieselgur, Kieselguhr |
| French | Terre de diatomée |
| Polish | Ziemia okrzemkowa |
| Technical | Filter Aid, Natural Silica, Absorbent Silica |
🧪 Diatomite – CAS Numbers and Product Types
| CAS Number | Product Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 61790-53-2 | Natural Diatomite | Mined, dried, and ground diatomaceous earth; used in filtration, filler, and absorbent applications. |
| 68855-54-9 | Flux-calcined Diatomite | Diatomite treated with soda ash and heat; enhanced filtration and absorbency properties. |
| 91053-39-3 | Food-grade Diatomite | High-purity diatomaceous earth for pest control, feed additives, and food processing. |
| 60676-86-0 | Amorphous Silica | General CAS for natural amorphous silica, often used in diatomite-based products. |
| 7631-86-9 | Silicon Dioxide | Broad CAS for synthetic or purified SiO₂; sometimes used in labeling diatomite blends. |
