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Diatoms are single-celled aquatic plants (algae) that lived in water hundreds of thousands of years ago; they produced 70% of the oxygen on Earth. During their growth, diatoms continuously absorb free silicon from water to form a strong yet porous cell wall. Once the life cycle of diatoms comes to an end, these cell walls do not decompose; instead, they settle on the bottom of the water, and over time, through changes in the Earth’s crust, they turn into diatomite. Diatomite is mainly found in the United States, China, Denmark, France, and other countries. China’s proven reserves of diatomite amount to 320 million tons. The high-quality deposits are mainly found in the Changbai Mountain region of Jilin Province, accounting for about two-thirds of the country’s total reserves. Most of the other deposits belong to grade 3 or 4; due to their high impurity content, they cannot be used directly in advanced processing. The main mineral component of diatomite, which gives it its properties, is opal. Under an electron microscope, it appears honeycomb-like; its loose density is 0.3–0.5 g/cm3, its Mohs hardness is 1–1.5. It is a poor conductor of heat, electricity, and sound, has a melting point above 1300°C, and exhibits high chemical stability. It is precisely these numerous outstanding advantages that enable diatomite products such as diatom mud to have strong functions in purifying the air and regulating humidity in the breathing environment. In addition to its use in the decoration industry, diatomite is also widely applied in other fields. For example: 1. Diatomite is an excellent filter aid and adsorbent material, used extensively in industries such as food, medicine, and wastewater treatment, for purposes like beer filtration, plasma filtration, and the purification of drinking water. 2. Make cosmetics, face masks, etc. Diatomaceous earth face masks take advantage of the adsorptive properties of diatomaceous earth to absorb impurities from the skin, thereby providing deep cleansing and whitening effects. Some ** people also often use it to cover their entire body as a form of full-body beauty treatment, which helps to improve the appearance and skin condition. The above is all the information shared by Jilin Yuantong Diatomite Manufacturer. If you would like to learn more about diatomite sheets, calcined diatomite, diatomite filter aids, diatomite manufacturers, diatomite companies, and other related topics, please visit our official website: