Diatomaceous earth is a natural and soft siliceous sedimentary rock, which is easily broken into fine white to off white powder. It is deposited from the cell wall of diatom; Light yellow or light gray, soft and light, can be easily ground into powder; Low density, porous, rough, strong water absorption. The typical chemical composition of the oven dried diatomite is 80-90% silica, 2-4% alumina (mostly clay minerals) and 0.5-2% iron oxide.

Diatomite is composed of fossil remains of diatom, which is a hard shell protozoan (Chrysophyta). It is used as a filtering aid, including mild abrasive in metal polishing agent and toothpaste products, mechanical insecticide, liquid absorbent, coating matting agent, reinforcing filler in plastic and rubber, anti adhesion agent in plastic film, porous carrier of chemical catalyst, cat dung, activator in coagulation research, stable component of explosives, thermal insulation material and soil of potted plants and trees such as bonsai.

Action value of Diatomite

Diatomite can effectively adsorb formaldehyde, and also has strong adsorption capacity for harmful gases such as benzene and ammonia. It can automatically absorb or release moisture according to the humidity in the air, and has the function of adjusting the air humidity. Diatomite will automatically release negative oxygen ions, which can remove the odor in the air and purify the air. In the soil, it can moisturize, loosen the soil, and prolong the time of efficacy. Adding diatomite in the paper making process can make the paper smooth, light in weight, good in strength, and reduce the expansion and contraction caused by humidity change. In addition, diatomite is non-toxic and can be used as an additive for various feeds such as poultry, fish, birds and aquatic products.

Feeding value of Diatomite

Additives for pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, fish, birds, aquatic products and other feeds. Advantages of using diatomite: pH value is neutral and non-toxic. Diatomite mineral powder has a unique pore structure, light and soft weight, large porosity, strong adsorption performance, soft color, evenly dispersed in the feed, bonded and mixed with the feed particles, and not easy to separate and precipitate. After the livestock and poultry eat, it promotes digestion, and can absorb the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract of the livestock and poultry and discharge them out of the body, so as to strengthen the physique and play the role of strengthening the muscles and bones, When aquatic products are put into the fish pond, the water quality becomes clear, the air permeability is good, and the survival rate of aquatic products is improved.