Slurry facts for kids

A slurry composed of glass beads in and oil flowing down an inclined plane.

A slurry is, in general, a thick suspension of solids in a liquid.

Uses

There are many kinds of slurries, including

A mixture of cement and water to form concrete
A mixture of thickening agent, oxidizers, and water used to form a gel explosive
A mixture of pyroclastic rock and water known as a lahar
A mixture of bentonite and water used to make slurry walls
A mixture of coal waste and water known as coal slurry
A mixture of wood pulp and water used to make paper
A mixture of animal waste and water used as fertilizer
A mixture of finely ground meat and water, centrifugally dewatered into meat slurry, a food product
An abrasive substance used in chemical-mechanical polishing
A mixture of ice crystals, freezing point depressant, and water called slurry ice
A mixture of raw materials and water involved in the rawmill manufacture of Portland cement
A mixture of minerals, water, and additives used in the manufacture of ceramics
A mixture of water and food starch used to thicken puddings, sauces, and gravys.