Calcined Diatomaceous Earth
Dicalite is a leading provider of domestically produced calcined diatomaceous earth for all filtering applications as a fine filter aid. We produce our calcined diatomaceous earth at our Basalt, NV and Burney, CA locations.
Calcined diatomaceous earth has been treated at temperatures above 1500°F to agglomerate the diatoms creating a range of permeabilities for better filtering agents. It’s used primarily as a fine-to-ultra fine filter aid in beer, wine, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals applications.
The characteristic color of calcined diatomaceous earth comes from the oxidation of iron during calcination; it is sometimes referred to as “Pinks” for this reason. Our natural grades are off-white.
Calcined Diatomaceous Earth Products and Applications
| Product TDS | Permeability (Darcies) | Production Facility | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | 0.03 | Basalt, NV | Wines, Chemicals, Ultra-Fine Filtration |
| Superaid | 0.03-0.06 | Basalt, NV | Wines, Beer, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Fine Filtration |
| UF | 0.06-0.13 | Basalt, NV | Wines, Beer, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Fine Filtration |
| Speedflow | 0.13-0.27 | Basalt, NV, Burney, CA | Wines, Beer, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Fine Filtration |
| Dicalite 231 | 0.27-0.43 | Basalt, NV, Burney, CA | Wines, Beer, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Fine Filtration |
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