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Table 1. Product composition before and after applying the digestion agent

Component
Composition, wt%
Before
After
CaSO4·2H2O,
Ca(H2PO4)2·H2O, CaHPO4·2H2O
63a 55–65
MgHPO4·7H2O   15–25
Vermiculite
25
10–20
CaF2, AlPO4, Fe2O3   <5
Amorphous SiO2   2–5
Chrysotile 12 <1
a CaSO4·2H2O (gypsum)

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