Xylit (from ''xylon'', "silk") is a waste product generated by the mining of

lignite Lignite, often referred to as brown coal, is a soft, brown, combustible, sedimentary rock formed from naturally compressed peat. It has a carbon content around 25–35%, and is considered the lowest rank of coal due to its relatively low heat ...

. As in

peat Peat (), also known as turf (), is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter. It is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, moors, or muskegs. The peatland ecosystem covers and is the most efficien ...

, embedded iron structures do not become completely sedimented. Its

density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematical ...

is around 250 kg/m³.

Uses

Its very low heat content, even in a dried state, makes it a good fuel for heat generation. It has been used in

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compost Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer and to improve soil's physical, chemical and biological properties. It is commonly prepared by decomposing plant, food waste, recycling organic materials and manure. The resulting m ...

, and is sometimes used in

potting soil Potting soil or growing media, also known as potting mix or potting compost (UK), is a substrate used to grow plants in containers. The first recorded use of the term is from an 1861 issue of the ''American Agriculturist''. Despite its name, lit ...

and as a substrate for

horticulture Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of plant cultivation. It includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and no ...

. Because it is more elastic and robust than wood, it can be used as a good substitute for bricks. Xylit- storage

Its unique structure that traps nutrients and pollutants, as well as its high specific surface area (encouraging trickling filter development) and its exceptional longevity (30 years), allow to be used as filter media in some decentralized wastewater systems.

Commercial uses

* The Belgian company Eloy uses Xylit as filtering media in its X-Perco * Aquaterra Solutions uses Xylit for

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stabilization

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Uses

Commercial uses

See also

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