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Diatomaceous earth is a soft and chalky sedimentary deposit formed from the fossilized remains of diatoms. It is used to reduce blood pressure, for hair growth and for clarifying beer or wine.

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Would a screen be useful for separating a mixture of gravel and diatomaceous earth powder Explain?

yes it would because you could pour the diatomaceous-earth powder and the gravel into a cup and use a screen to when you pour the gravel cause then the gravel will nit go through and the diatomaceous-earth powder


Will skinks get hurt or die if they eat a spider that died from diatomaceous earth?

No because diatomaceous earth does not hurt spiders when they eat it, it cuts up their bodies, that is what will kill them or drive them away.


How is diatomaceous earth used?

Diatomaceous Earth is used as an organic insecticide, as a flea treatment, and as a wormer.


Is Diatomaceous Earth an Element?

No.


How would a screen be useful for separating a mixture of gravel and diatomaceous-earth powder?

The diatomaceous-earth powder pass the screen.


In a pool what is D and E?

Diatomaceous Earth


What is the chemical name for diatomaceous earth?

It is DE


Has anybody here used diatomaceous earth need first hand info?

Yes I have used diatomaceous earth, not sure what type of application you were asking about.


Will diatomaceous earth hurt you if taken?

As long as you are using the food grade version of diatomaceous earth, it will not hurt you. However do not take the pool grade version.


Can diatomaceous earth cause cancer?

There are two types of diatomaceous earth. One has crystalline silica, which causes cancer. The other type is called food grade diatomaceous earth, it will not cause cancer. The food grade version is used by organic gardeners everywhere.


Would a screen be useful for separating and mixture gravel and earth powder explain?

yes it would because you could pour the diatomaceous-earth powder and the gravel into a cup and use a screen to when you pour the gravel cause then the gravel will nit go through and the diatomaceous-earth powder


Can you eat diatomaceous dirt?

Yes, many people use the food grade version of diatomaceous earth as a supplement.