Earth SorB™
- Chemical Family
- Clays
Earth SorB™ is hydrous magnesium silicate of the same family of Cays such as Fullers Earth and Montmorilite. It differs from these in that it has no substitutes in its Lattice structure. Earth SorB retains the three-layer structure of the other two clays, the crystals are much more highly ordered and contain very few of the crystal imperfections which give rise to cation exchange capacity. In order to keep the nearly perfect balance of positive and negative Ionic changes. The Crystals are limited in their growth with, But are unlimited in their length. This nearly perfect crystal structure contributes to it high thermal Stability.
Product families
Applications
- Refining & Gas Processing
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Mining Aids
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Earth SorB
- End Uses
- Oil & Gas Applications
- Features
- Excellent Filtration Properties
- Functions
- Clarifier, Filtration Aid
- Usage
- Jet Fuel
- Petroleum
- Diesel Fuel
- Fuel Oil
- Kerosene
- Hydraulic Fluids
- Insulating Oils
- Quenching Oil
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Industrial
- PACKAGING
- Available in 1750 Lb. bulk bags.
- Carton Qty - 4
- Technology
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Bulk
- HIGHLIGHTS
A Lightweight, Porous, Non Swelling Clay Media with a Complex chemical formulation of Magnesium and Alumina Silica forming spear like structures. AKA Sepiolite and Palygorskite is excellent filtration and clarification properties for Petroleum based fluids. The minerals are associated with magnesite (magnesium carbonate), The primitive source of both minerals being a serpentine. Sepiolite is a non-swelling, lightweight, porous clay. Unlike other clays, the individual particles of Sepiolite have a needle-like shape. The high surface area as expressed in M2/gm. and porosity, as well as the unusual particle shape of this clay accounts for outstanding colloidal properties and reinforcing characteristics. This valuable material is applied in a wide range of industrial applications. Chemically, Sepiolite is a hydrated magnesium silicate. Its structure can be described as chain-like, producing needlelike particles instead of plate-like particles of other common clays. There is little negative charge on the crystal lattice resulting in low cation exchange capacity. The Alumina and Magnesium structures form octahedral oxygen and hydroxyl groups containing Al and Mg ions in a chainlike inverted structure. These inverted tetrahedral occur regularly and cause channels through the structure. Giving the clay a high surface area unlike many commonly used materials.
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Oil & Gas Applications
- Industrial Additives Features
- Excellent Filtration Properties
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Clarifier
- Filtration Aid
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particle Size | 250.0 | Microns | IMV 201 |
| Moisture | max. 2 | % | IMV 303 or 304 |
| Loose Bulk Density | 45 - 55 | lbs./ft³ | IMV 507 |
Table 2 of 3
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Filter Area | 402.0 | sq. Inches |
| Micron Rating | 7.0 | — |
| Direction Of Flow | Outsie - In | — |
| Maximum Flow | 6.0 | GPM |
| Operating Temperature | -30 to 225 | °F |
| Initial Pressure Drop | 1.5 | psi |
| Collapse Pressure | 75.0 | psi |
| Outside Diameter | 7.0 | Inches |
| Inside Diameter | 2 ¼ | Inches |
| Length | 18.0 | Inches |
| Element Handle | Yes | — |
| Weight | 14.0 | lb |
Table 3 of 3
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Content (SiO₃) | 56.0 | % |
| Aluminum Content (Al₂O₃) | 4.0 | % |
| Iron Content (Fe₂O₃) | 1.0 | % |
| Magnesium Content (MgO) | 20.0 | % |
| Calcium Content (CaO) | 0.5 | % |
| Sodium Content (Na₂O) | 1.4 | % |
| Potassium Content (K₂O) | 1.4 | % |
| LOI (1000°C) | 15.7 | % |
