ELTERRA 313

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Bleaching Earth
ELTERRA 313

PRODUCT DETAIL

  • ELTERRA ® 313, acid activated bleaching and clarifying adsorbent. It has unique adsorption and filtration characteristics.
  • ELTERRA ® 313 is a fine, bright beige powder showing a highly porous inner structure.
  • ELTERRA ® 313 has very efficient metal adsorption (P, Ca, Fe, Mg, Ni etc.) capacity.
  • ELTERRA ® 313 effectively removes soap, phospholipids and chlorophyll.
  • ELTERRA ® 313 shows excellent refining results in difficult to bleach Sunflower, Soybean, Corn, Husk, Rape Seed, Palm and Palm Kernel oil.

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) % 6.0-7.5
  • pH (10% suspension, filtered) - 2.5-5.0
  • Surface area (B.E.T.) m²/g 200-270

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION ( PSD) ANALYSES

The particle size distribution of ELTERRA ® 313 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 ® 313 (dried at 110°C for 2 hours) has the following chemical composition (average values):

  • SiO2 % 74
  • MgO % 2.03
  • K2O % 1.05
  • Al2O3 % 10
  • Fe2O3 % 2.94
  • CaO % 2.03
  • Na2O % 0.7
  • Loss on ignition % 6.4
  • Total % 99.15

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 ® 313

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