Diatomite is widely used in many industries. Some of their applications are:
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Sodium silicate (water glass) is manufactured from Diatomite.
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Used in the antibiotic industry for the removal of fungal mycelia
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Sprinkling of Diatomite on the floor and walls of coal mines reduces the chances of explosion
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Diatomite being bad conductors of heat, they are used as insulators in refrigerators, boilers and furnaces.
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It is used as a industrial catalyst.
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Used in handling dynamite and acids
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Processed diatomite is used as a filter or filter aid in many industries such as sugar and brewing industries
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Used in polishing metals, delicate surfaces and cleansing agent in tooth pastes
