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2. Diatomaceous earth - Wikipedia

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   Diatomite rock sample from Sisquoc Formation Scanning electron micrograph of diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth (/ ˌ d aɪ. ə t ə ˈ m eɪ ʃ ə s / DY-ə-tə-MAY-shəs), also known as diatomite (/ d aɪ ˈ æ t ə m aɪ t / dy-AT-ə-myte), celite, or kieselguhr, is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that can be crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder.

3. Diatomaceous earth filtration - Wikipedia

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   Diatomaceous earth filtration is a special filtration process that removes particles from liquids as it passes through a layer of fossilized remains of microscopic water organism called diatoms. These diatoms are mined from diatomite deposits which are located along the Earth's surface as they have accumulated in sediment of open and moving ...

4. Diatom - Wikipedia

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   Diatomaceous earth (diatomite) is a collection of diatom shells found in the Earth's crust. They are soft, silica-containing sedimentary rocks which are easily crumbled into a fine powder and typically have a particle size of 10 to 200 μm.

5. Berkefeld filter - Wikipedia

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   Schematic diagram of a Berkefeld filter Berkefeld field filter. A Berkefeld filter [1] is a water filter made of diatomaceous earth (Kieselgur).It was invented in Germany in 1891, and by 1922 was being marketed in the United Kingdom by the Berkefeld Filter Co. [2] Berkefeld was the name of the owner of the mine in Hanover, Germany, where the ceramic material was obtained.

6. Hydrated silica - Wikipedia

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   Diatomaceous earth, originally mined as "tooth powder" is a naturally occurring hydrated silica. As a fine gel abrasive , frequently combined with softer calcium carbonate (from chalk ) it helps to remove plaque .

7. 6 Reasons We Switched to Stone Bath Mats - AOL

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   A stone bath mat or diatomaceous earth bath mat is a great bath mat alternative because it won't stay damp after you step out of the shower. Shop our favorites. 6 Reasons We Switched to Stone Bath ...