The effect of an acid treatment on the properties of an Algerian diatomite is studied.
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A 0.5 M concentration of nitric acid is enough to eliminate carbonates.
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IGC-ID parameters are correlated with change from diatomite to quite pure silica.
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After acid treatment, isopropanol distribution function shows two peaks as observed with silica.
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IGC brings relevant information in order to use diatomite as a catalyst support.
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