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Diatomaceous earth is used as heat insul...

Diatomaceous earth is used as heat insulator in boilers and steam pipes because the cell wall of diatom-

A

Composed of iron

B

Composed of silicon dioxide

C

Composed of silicon dioxide

D

Is bad conductor of electricity

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