Celatom® FW-40, consisting of diatomaceous earth, functions as both a filter aid and a filtration aid. It is utilized in biodiesel purification, dewatering, industrial water treatment, sludge treatment, suspended solids removal, and wastewater treatment applications. Known for its features including BOD reduction, flow resistance, high strength, high surface area, and large pore volume, it offers non-explosive, non-flammable, and odor-free benefits essential for effective filtration processes in various industrial settings.

Chemical Family: Diatomaceous Earth

Labeling Claims: Non-Flammable, Non-explosive, Odor-free

Applicable Processes: Biodiesel Purification, Dewatering, Industrial Water Treatment, Sludge Treatment, Suspended Solids Removal, Wastewater Treatment

Features: BOD Reduction, Flow Resistance, High Strength, High Surface Area, Large Pore Volume

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sieve Analysis (150 Mesh (> 105 microns))21%Tyler
Median Particle Diameter40µm-
pH (at 10% Slurry)10--
Free Moisture (as H₂O)max. 0.5%-
Density (Wet Bulk)320g/l-
Density (Dry Bulk)240g/l-
Permeability2850mDVEL permeameter
Specific Gravity2.33--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Silicon Dioxide89%-
Aluminum Oxide4.1%-
Iron(III) Oxide1.5%-
Calcium Oxide0.6%-
Magnesium Oxide0.3%-
Titanium Dioxide0.2%-
Sodium Oxide4%-
Diphosphorus Pentoxide0.02%-
Manganese(II) Oxidemax. 0.01%-
Potassium Oxide0.2%-
Chromium(III) Oxidemax. 0.01%-
Loss on Ignition0.1%-

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