Technical Specification

Attapulgite Clay is a Hydrated Aluminium Magnesium Silicate of the Palygorsite mineral group, which also includes Sepiolite

A typical analysis of
Al 2 O 3 MgO SiO 2 H 2 O follows:

SiO 2 52%
Al 2 O 3 14%
MgO 7%
Fe 2 O 3 5%
CaO 1%
H 2 O 13%
L.O.I. 8%

Specific Gravity 2.0 g/cc
Bulk Density 0.9 g/cc
Water Absorption > 100%
Oil Absorption 80%
Moisture Content <5%

 

High magnification images of typical Kitty Litter samples

White Grains of Smectitic, Dolomitic material retrieved from samples of Cat Litter
Light Grey and Greyish Brown grains retrieved from samples of Cat Litter