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Calcit CalPlex 0

Calcit CalPlex 0 is a natural, ground calcium carbonate of exceptionally high purity. With an extremely fine particle size and bright color it is used to produce paper and board showing pigment effects in aqueous systems. CalPlex 0 is mainly used in the production of paper and board, as well as for paints, lacquers and plastics.

Functions: Binder & Resin, Filler

Chemical Family: Barites & Barium Salts, Calcium Salts, Carbonates

End Uses: Lacquers, Primer

Particle Size: 0.9 - 1.1 microns

Oil Absorption: 22.3 - 22.3 g/100 g

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    Identification & Functionality

    CASE Ingredients Functions
    CAS No.
    471-34-1
    EC No.
    207-439-9
    Technologies

    Applications & Uses

    Coating Type

    Properties

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Hardness (Mohs)3
    Brightness Y96ISO 2470
    Yellownessmax. 1.8ISO 2470
    Whiteness R45795ISO 2470
    Oil Absorption22.3g/100 gISO 787/5
    Dop Absorption33g/100 gISO 787/5
    pH Value9ISO 787/9
    Moisturemax. 0.5%ISO 787/2
    Bulk Density0.4g/mlISO 787/11
    Density After Tamping0.6g/mlISO 787/11
    Specific Surface Area9.45m2/gBET
    Particle Size Distribution D98%4µm
    Particle Size Distribution D50%0.9-1.1µm
    Particle Size Distribution Q(2µm)75%
    Chemical Analysis
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Caco398%
    Fe2O30.01%
    Sio20.02%
    Loss Of Ignition42.8%
    Hcl Insoluble Content0.02%

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Particle Size

    Calcit CalPlex 0 - Particle Size