Sepiolite is a fibrous hydrated magnesium silicate mineral, usually in colors such as white, light gray, and light yellow. It is opaque and lacks luster. Some of them have the shape of soil clumps, while others are in a strange crust-like or concretion-like form. Under an electron microscope, it can be seen that they are composed of countless filaments arranged in sheet-like formations. Halloysite has a peculiar characteristic. When it comes into contact with water, it absorbs a lot of water and becomes soft, but once it dries out, it becomes hard again.
1.Physical Characteristics: Typically appears white, light gray, or pale yellow, opaque with a dull luster. It has low hardness (Mohs hardness 2-2.5) and very low density (1-2.3 g/cm³), making it lightweight and soft .
2.Magical Texture: Sepiolite has a fascinating feature-it softens when wet and hardens when dry.It is brittle when dry but becomes soft and highly plastic upon absorbing water.
3.Extraordinary Adsorption: Its theoretical specific surface area can reach up to 900 m²/g, capable of absorbing water equivalent to over 150% of its own weight . This adsorption is not only substantial but also penetrates deep into the mineral's nano-channels, earning it the reputation as the clay mineral with the strongest adsorption capacity .
4.Chemical Stability: It exhibits extremely high thermal stability (withstanding temperatures of 1500-1700°C), along with resistance to salt and corrosion, maintaining excellent suspension properties in most solvents.
| Property Type |
Specific indicators |
Typical values/descriptions |
| Chemical composition |
Main components |
[Mg8(H2O)4[Si6O16]2(OH)4·8H2O]
Hydrated Magnesium Silicate [Mg8(H2O)4[Si6O16]2(OH)4·8H2O] |
| Minor Components |
SiO2 (54-60%), MgO (21-25%)
SiO2 (54-60%), MgO (21-25%) |
| Physical properties |
Color |
White, light gray, light yellow, sometimes with red or blue-green hues. |
| Density |
1-2.3 g/cm³ 1-2.3 g/cm³ |
| Hardness |
Mohs hardness2-2.5 |
| Water absorption rate |
Reachable150-200% |
| Chemical properties |
High temperature resistance |
reachable1500-1700ºC |
1.Purifying agent: Hydrotalcite has excellent adsorption capabilities and can adsorb pollutants and odor-causing substances. Therefore, it can be used as a purifying agent. In the indoor environment, hydrotalcite can effectively absorb and release moisture and odors in the air, reducing the content of pollutants in the indoor air and improving the indoor air quality.
Insulation material: Halloysite has excellent thermal insulation properties and can be used to make insulation materials. In the construction field, halloysite can be used to produce high-strength cement, which can be applied in the construction of large-scale projects such as dams. At the same time, halloysite is also an important building waterproof material and can be widely used in waterproofing projects of buildings such as roofs and basements.
2.Filtering filler: Hydrotalcite has excellent adsorption capacity and stability, and can be used as a filtering filler in the field of water treatment. In the environmental protection field, hydrotalcite fibers, due to their porous structure and large specific surface area, can effectively adsorb heavy metal ions, organic pollutants, and harmful gases such as formaldehyde and sulfur dioxide in water and air, thus playing an important role in wastewater treatment and air purification.
Feed additives: Montmorillonite can be used as a feed additive. It can enhance the nutritional value of the feed and promote the growth and development of animals.
3.Cosmetic additives: Montmorillonite can be used as a cosmetic additive. It can adsorb the oil and dirt on the skin and has the effect of cleaning the skin.
4.Industrial materials: Hydrotalcite can be used as materials for pottery production, rubber fillers, coatings, etc. in the industrial field. 2. In friction materials, hydrotalcite powder can enhance the wear resistance and heat resistance of the materials.
Pipe making: The sepiolite is lightweight and has good heat dissipation properties. Moreover, due to its fine and soft texture, exquisite and detailed relief patterns can be carved on the outer wall, making it of high artistic value.
5.Food Industry: Kaolinite is often used as a food-grade de-colorizer due to its porous structure and large specific surface area. It can effectively remove free fatty acids, pigments, and odor substances from oils, thereby improving the quality of edible oils. Additionally, its excellent ion exchange capacity can be utilized for clarifying alcoholic beverages. By adsorbing proteins and metal ions in the liquor, it enhances transparency and stability.
Net weight 25KG in brown paper bag or knitting bag outside, plastic bag inside.
Store in a ventilated, dry warehouse. Packaging should be sealed and moisture-proof. Avoid high temperature, and acid, alkali Isolation storage. According to the above storage conditions, the effective storage period of the product is 3 years without unpacking.
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