Diatomite Earth

Diatomite is formed from the remains of the single-celled aquatic plant diatom, a non-renewable resource. Its chemical composition is SiO2 and the higher this content, the better the quality of diatomite. Diatomite has unique properties such as porosity, low density, large surface area, incompressibility and chemical stability. It also has low sound, heat and electrical conductivity, is non-toxic and has no taste. Thanks to these properties, diatomite production can be widely used in industrial production.

The importance of diatomite production in industry is high and due to the unique properties of this resource, it is widely used in various industrial sectors. For example, the diatomite filtration process is a widely used method in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, petroleum and chemical industries. Diatomite is also used as a soil improver, in addition to insulating materials, surface coatings, ceramics, paint and pigment.

However, it is important to remember that diatomite is a non-renewable resource. Therefore, the sustainable use and conservation of this resource is of utmost importance.