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Name(s) diatomaceous earth, diatomite, tripoli, quartz, sand, silica flour CAS 68855-54-9 (diatomite) 14808-60-7 (tripoli, sand) [Pg.11]

Chemical formula SiOj Chemical fimctionality OH, none, silane-modified [Pg.11]

Chemical resistance chemically inert Maximum water absorption, % 190-600 (DE) [Pg.11]

Moisture content, % 0.1-6 Water solubility, % 0.1 -1 pH of water suspension 6-10 [Pg.11]

Color white, off-white, gray, pink Dielectric constant 4 [Pg.11]

See other pages where Diatomaceous earth and other natural silicas is mentioned: [Pg.13] [Pg.11]