Question

What is diatomaceous earth mention any two economic uses of it?

Answer 1

Diatomacious earth is a type of sand made from fossilized algae.Economic uses:- it is used in making switch boards and removal of unwanted dead skin cells

Answer 2

Answer:

diatoms/diatomaceous earth/keilsghar is the fossilised dead sediments of

protists such as Triceratium, Cymbella,Naviculla,Melocira....,

      Their uses:

•   as filters in sugarcane refineries, brewing industries
•   for polishing metals
•    for sound proofing systems