Description
Attapulgite
clay
Attapulgite is a kind of hydrous magnesium aluminum silicates.
The typical chemical equation of it is: Mg5Si8O*0(OH)2(OH2)*4H2O.
It’s structure is generally resembles the 2:1 type stratification
Chain, and possessed of particular fiber crystal mould.
The main use is following:
1. Adsorbents,
purification and catalyst of the properties of petroleum &
chemical products, the treatment of waste water.
2. High
quality mud for geothermal drilling and oil-well drilling.
3. Adsorbents
and thickeners for medicine.
4. Good
supports for pottery, acid-proof glass pesticide and chemical
fertilizer and adherent, strengthener of foundry sand.
5. Special
use in synthetic plastics, rubber, paper-making, and also the
treatment of radio-active waste, etc.
6. It
can be used for reserving solar energy, as a better
stabilizer.
7. Anti-settling
agent for paint & coatings.
8. Binder
for fertilizer, molecular sieve, mineral wool board.
