Mineral Carbonation

The reaction of carbon dioxide with magnesium and calcium containing silicate minerals to form geologically stable, environmentally benign carbonate minerals (calcite and magnesite), allowing for the storage of CO₂ in a stable, inert and solid form.

Source: GreenFacts

Español: Carbonatación Mineral
Français: Carbonatation minérale
Nederlands: Minerale carbonatatie

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