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COMPOSICIN
IMPUREZAS
SiO2: 65-95%; Al2O3 + Fe2O3: Sales,
Arcillas,
Granates,
0.2-8%; CaO + MgO: 0.1-7%; Cuarzo
detrtico,
Zircon,
K2O + Na2O: 0-5%; H2O + Radiolarios, Pomez.
mat.org: 4-15%; Fe2O3: 2%.
CIRCUITO GEOQUMICO
Rocas
Rios
Mares
Plantas de concentracin
La diatomita pura est formada por slice opalina o hdrica. La diatomita tambin contiene
cantidades inusuales de agua libre (10-60% o ms).
Los depsitos ms importantes del mundo, se caracterizan por ser del tipo seco, como material
liviano (densidad aparente 0.32-0.64 TM/m3).
CARACTERSTICAS Y USOS
Filtracin
Su uso es como ayudante de filtracin para la clarificacin y purificacin de una gran variedad de
lquidos en el proceso qumico, metalrgico, alimentos, petrleo y otras industrias.
Relleno
Aislamiento
Utilizada para la manufactura de elementos de estructuras aislantes del calor y fro, incluye
ladrillos, bloques y cementos.
Aplicaciones de procesos
Es cuando acta como soporte o agente para llevar a efecto el proceso de catlisis.
Materiales estructurales
Absorcin de
lquidos
Material de
construccin
Material de
relleno
Para la flotacin
de la apatita
Abrasivo
Aislante
Fabricacin de
vidrio
Estabilizador de
explosivos
Acondicionador
de alimentos de
aves
DEMANDA
OFERTA
PRODUCCIN
Como filtrante: 70%; no se En el Per solo como material Exportacin: Chile.
procesa.
de relleno.
Importacin: EEUU-Mxico.
En
industria
Cervecera,
Precio referencial (1988): TM
Azucarera, Aceites, Gaseosas,
Material de relleno:$244.
Lavanderas.
Filtrante: $245. Aislante:$121
Reservas: 109 mil millones de toneladas.
Propiedades
Alta porosidad 90%.
Buena estabilidad qumica.
Peso especfico: 1 a 2
a verdadero
Bloques secos: 0.43 aparentes.
Polvo seco: 0.13 aparente.
DIATOMITES
Diatomite is a siliceous rock of sedimentary origin, presenting
varying degrees of consolidation; it is mainly composed of fossilized
remains of diatoms.
Diatomite is a unique form of silica because it is not found in
nature, or has been artificially produced, otherwise possessing
characteristics of physical structure.
VARIETY
Tripolita: Tripoli, Libia.
Bann clay: Lower Bann valley
Moler: NE Dinamarca( islas Fur
y Mors).
COMPOSITION
Impurities
SiO2: 65-95%; Al2O3 + Fe2O3: Sales, Clays, Garnets, Detrital
0.2-8%; CaO + MgO: 0.1-7%; quartz, Zircon, radiolarians,
K2O + Na2O: 0-5%; H2O + Pomez.
mat.org: 4-15%; Fe2O3: 2%.
GEOCHEMICAL CIRCUIT
Rocks
rivers
Seas
Concentration plants
Pure diatomite is formed of opaline silica or water. Diatomite also contains unusual amounts of
free water (10-60% or more).
The most important deposits in the world are characterized by dry type, as light material (density
from 0.32 to 0.64 MT / m3).
FEATURES AND USES
Filtration
Its use is as a filter aid for the clarification and purification of a wide variety of liquids in chemical
processing, metallurgical, food, oil and other industries.
Stuffing
Diatomite is an important mineral fillers, extension, coating, etc., for various compositions and
manufactured materials.
Insulation
Used for the manufacture of insulating elements of heating and cooling structures, including
bricks, blocks and cements.
Process Applications
It constitutes the abrasive component in the formulation of cleaners for finishing polish and shine
car and metals in general.
It is preferred as conditioning agent to prevent hardening and / or adhesion of ammonium nitrate
used in agriculture fertilizers and other chemicals.
Structural materials
In the field of construction materials, diatomite is used in the manufacture of various types of
bricks, plates / partitions (majolica, flagstones, tiles), the same can be attached with different
materials including clays, portland cement, gypsum, lime or magnesia.
USES
Filter
Liquid absorption
Building material
Filling material
Abrasive
Insulating
Glass
manufactures
Stabilizer
explosives
DEMAND
OFERR
As filter: 70%; It is not In Peru alone as filler.
processed.
In
Brewing
industry, Sugar, Oils, Cokes,
Laundries.
PRODUCTION
Export: Chile.
Import: USA-Mexico.
Reference price (1988): TM
Filling material: $ 244.
Filter: $ 245. Insulation: $ 121
Properties
High porosity 90%.
Good chemical stability.