ELTERRA 312

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Bleaching Earth
ELTERRA ® 312

PRODUCT DETAIL

  • ELTERRA ® 312, is a tailor made, natural bleaching and clarifying adsorbent. It has unique adsorption and filtration characteristics.
  • ELTERRA ® 312 is a fine, bright beige powder showing a highly porous inner structure.
  • ELTERRA ® 312 has very efficient metal adsorption (P, Ca, Fe, Mg, Ni etc.) capacity.
  • ELTERRA ® 312 effectively removes soap, phospholipids and chlorophyll.
  • ELTERRA ® 312 shows excellent refining results in Sunflower, Soybean, Palm and Corn oil.
  • ELTERRA ® 312 minimize free fatty acid rise during bleaching.

PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS ( TYPICAL PRODUCT DATA)

  • Bulk density g/l 400-600
  • Free moisture (2 h, 110 °C) % max 23
  • Loss on ignition (predried, 2 h, 1.000 °C) % 7.9
  • pH (10% suspension, filtered) - 6-8
  • Surface area (B.E.T.) m²/g 190-250

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION ( PSD) ANALYSES

The particle size distribution of ELTERRA ® 312 is characterized by a sieve analysis of the dry powder.

The following average values have been determined for the various sieve fractions:

  • 150 µm % 2-10
  • 100 µm % 10-20
  • 63 µm % 25-55
  • 45 µm % 35-65
  • 25 µm % 10-20

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

ELTERRA ® 312 (dried at 110°C for 2 hours) has the following chemical composition (average values):

  • SiO2 % 73.1
  • MgO % 1.9
  • K2O % 0.9
  • Al2O3 % 9.4
  • Fe2O3 % 2.7
  • CaO % 2.1
  • Na2O % 0.4
  • Loss on ignition % 7.9
  • Total % 98.4

All data outlined above represent typical values for this product. They are not designed to convey absolute product specifications. The information in this data sheet is believed to be accurate. However, each purchaser should make its own test to determine the suitability of the product for its purposes. MONTERA Madencilik ve Danismanlik AS makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the product and assumes no responsibility for any risk or liability arising from the use of this product information.

Detailed information concerning application and handling can be taken from our material safety data sheet of ELTERRA ® 312

Approved in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System.