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Attapulgite Clay
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500 Ton (MOQ)
Attapulgite clay is a mixture of clay and non-clay minerals with its primary clay mineral being Palygorskite, a hydrous magnesium aluminosilicate.Palygorskite or attapulgite is a magnesium aluminium phyllosilicate with the chemical formula (Mg,Al) 2Si 4O 10(OH)·4(H 2O) that occurs in a type of clay soil common to the Southeastern United States.Attapulgite is a rare magnesium aluminosilicate mineral with a very high water absorption capacity. This makes it ideal for treating and preventing diarrhoea in humans and animals. Trials in animals also showed that digestive function is improved.
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Attapulgite is a substance which is widely used for Industrial and medicinal purposes. The Mineral was named after Attapulgus, in the extreme southwest part of Georgia, where the mineral is found in abundance and is also known as Fuller’s Earth, which is its commercial name.The industries were using attapulgite for more than 40 years before; it was finally recognized as a clay mineral which was distinct. Its properties and chemical composition were quite similar to montmorillonite, which caused a lot of confusion in distinguishing the two. It is used in pet litter markets and oil drilling as an absorbant. Due to its high absorbing capacity, it helps in taking care of the oil spillage. It is also used in places like liquid fertilizer, floor absorbent and the oil-well drilling industries.It is also used to manufacture products like Adhestives, Sealants, Colloidal Applications, putting, Thickening and gelling liquids, Oil well drilling mud, filling, binding, conditioning, paper reclaiming, pesticide carriers, cleansing products and in the manufacture of many other pharmaceutical products.
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Attapulgite clay that exceeds API Specification 13A Section 12 viscosity requirements. It is used to provide viscosity and hole cleaning capabilities in drilling fluids with high concentrations of salts. It is very effective in fluids containing high concentrations of divalent ions such as calcium or magnesium.
