Attapulgite processing technology (powder making) Attapulgite grinding machine
Attapulgite itself has good thickening, suspension, thixotropy, leveling, weather resistance, thermal insulation, environmental protection and other characteristics. After a series of crushing and grinding processes, it still maintains its excellent characteristics. Therefore, it is widely used in various sectors such as petroleum, chemical industry, building materials, papermaking, medicine, agriculture, textiles, plastics, cosmetics, etc.
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| Chemical Name | Attapulgite (Palygorskite) |
| Ideal Chemical Formula | Mg5Si8O20(OH)2(OH2)4·4H2O |
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What are the attapulgite grinding equipment?
400 mesh attapulgite processing equipment – Raymond mill
Raymond mill is mainly used to process non-flammable and explosive ores with a Mohs hardness of no more than 9.3 and a water content of no more than 6%, such as marble, calcite, limestone, potassium feldspar, etc. The finished particle size of the machine can be adjusted between 80 mesh and 400 mesh, and its fineness can meet most industrial production needs. This is something that ordinary ball mills cannot achieve.
400 mesh attapulgite processing equipment – vertical mill
Vertical mill is suitable for large-scale powder processing, and the output fineness is adjustable from 80-600 mesh. Although the vertical mill is a dry grinding equipment, the moisture content of some materials entering the mill can reach 15%. It is an integrated drying and grinding equipment with a small footprint and high production efficiency. It provides 5-100t/h models to meet the production conditions of large, medium and small enterprises. It is a modern and advanced grinding equipment with the characteristics of environmental protection, energy saving, maintenance, and intelligent operation.
400 mesh attapulgite processing equipment – ultrafine vertical mill
Ultrafine mill is used to produce high-fineness products. Its finished product is 44-5um, that is, between 325-2500 mesh. Unlike Raymond mill, its powder selection machine module design can adapt to different fineness requirements, frequency conversion speed regulation, and product fine classification. In addition, under the same output and fineness, the system energy consumption of this ultrafine mill is only one-third of that of the airflow mill. It is currently the most commonly selected grinding machine equipment for fine grinding and deep processing.
What are the application fields of attapulgite?
Industrial & Environmental Applications
Adsorption materials play a crucial role in various industrial and environmental processes
- Adsorption of heavy metal ions (Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺)
- Removal of organic pollutants (dyes, pesticides)
- Extraction of radioactive elements
- High selectivity and regeneration capability
- Removal of harmful gases (formaldehyde, benzene)
- Moisture adsorption as dehumidifiers
- Indoor air quality improvement
- Industrial exhaust treatment
- Petrochemical processes (hydrocracking, reforming)
- Environmental catalysis (waste gas treatment)
- Large specific surface area
- Stable support structure
- Thickeners and anti-settling agents
- Improved rheology and storage stability
- Enhanced wear resistance
- Better weather resistance
- Fillers and retention aids
- Improved paper strength and whiteness
- Reduced fiber usage
- Cost-effective production
Agricultural & Food Applications
Adsorption materials enhance productivity and safety across the food chain
- Increases water retention capacity by 30-50%
- Improves soil aggregate structure and aeration
- Adjusts pH to optimal growing conditions
- Adsorbs heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As) reducing toxicity
- Enhances fertilizer retention in root zones
- Slow-release of N, P, K nutrients over 2-6 months
- Reduces fertilizer loss from leaching/volatilization
- Improves nutrient utilization efficiency by 40-60%
- Customizable release rates for different crops
- Decreases required application frequency
- Anti-caking agents for uniform feed mixing
- Adsorbs mycotoxins (aflatoxin, DON, zearalenone)
- Improves intestinal health and nutrient absorption
- Reduces incidence of digestive disorders
- Enhances feed stability and shelf life
- Edible oil decolorization (removes pigments, peroxides)
- Juice clarification (removes polyphenols, proteins)
- Carrier for food additives (anti-caking agents, stabilizers)
- Removes off-flavors and undesirable compounds
- Improves product quality and shelf stability
Energy & Materials Applications
Advanced adsorption materials enabling innovation in energy and material science
- Viscosity modifier for drilling fluids
- Enhances shear force and thixotropy
- Maintains wellbore stability in harsh conditions
- Reduces fluid loss into formations
- Improves cuttings transport efficiency
- Lithium battery electrode modification
- Supercapacitor performance enhancement
- Increases conductivity by 30-50%
- Improves cycle stability (>1000 cycles)
- Enables faster charging capabilities
- Polymer matrix enhancement (plastics, rubber)
- Increases tensile strength by 40-70%
- Improves stiffness and dimensional stability
- Enhances heat resistance (up to 300°C)
- Reduces material weight while maintaining strength
- Additive for ceramic formulations
- Reduces sintering temperature by 100-200°C
- Improves mechanical strength and toughness
- Enhances thermal shock resistance
- Enables finer microstructure control
Medical & Daily Chemical Applications
Adsorption materials enhancing health and personal care products
- Controlled drug release over hours to weeks
- Targeted delivery to specific organs/tissues
- Pharmaceutical excipients (tablet disintegrants)
- Improves drug solubility and bioavailability
- Reduces dosing frequency and side effects
- Facial mask adsorbents for deep cleansing
- Oil-absorbing powders in skincare products
- Texture enhancers for improved skin feel
- Controlled release of active cosmetic ingredients
- Stabilizers for emulsion systems
- Gentle abrasive for effective plaque removal
- Antibacterial properties for oral hygiene
- Odor-absorbing for long-lasting freshness
- Mineral carrier for fluoride/active ingredients
- Improves texture and rheology
