Calcination Brings Desired Qualities to Diatomaceous Earth

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Calcination of Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth, also known as diatomite or kieselguhr, is an industrial mineral essential to everything from producing beer and wine, to extending and whitening plastics.  The diverse application of diatomaceous earth demands great variation in the material as a feedstock, and producing the different qualities …

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The Calcination of Kaolin Clay

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Kaolin Clay Calcination

Kaolin clay, also known as China clay, is an essential industrial mineral primarily made up of the mineral kaolinite – a hydrous aluminum silicate. Kaolin can be found in applications all around us, from consumer products, to advanced industrial processing. Most notably, kaolin is lauded …

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Red Mud: The Next Tool in Water Treatment?

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Red Mud: The Next Tool in Water Treatment?

As the global population expands and water quality issues continue to make headlines, never has it been more important to conserve water resources to our fullest ability, and to ensure that the water available to us is clean and contaminant-free. Simultaneously, researchers and scientists everywhere …

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R&D Around Catalyst Manufacturing Sees Growth

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Catalyst Production Research and Development on the Rise

As the role of catalysts in industry continues to grow, catalyst manufacturing research and development continues to rise. In this effort, the FEECO Innovation Center serves as a critical testing environment for producers looking to improve existing products or develop new ones. The following looks …

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