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Diatomaceous earth is used as heat insulator in boilers and steam pipes because the cell wall of diatom :

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Answered by aqibkincsem

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Cells of Diatoms are generally surrounded by the cell wall and frustules, in which silica present gets deposits. Shells of diatoms highly resistant power to decomposition as due to the presence of silica in it.

So it’s deposited in big ocean beds which led to formation of the diatomaceous earth. This can be used for efficient form of coatings and many more.

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Answered by ItzUnic0rns

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$\tt\implies$ Cells of Diatoms are generally surrounded by the cell wall and frustules, in which silica present gets deposits.

$\tt\implies$ Shells of diatoms highly resistant power to decomposition as due to the presence of silica in it.

$\tt\implies$ So it's deposited in big ocean beds which led to formation of the diatomaceous earth.

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