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Calcit CalPlex 5

Calcit CalPlex 5 is a natural, ground calcium carbonate of exceptionally high purity. Due to the optimal particle size distribution, CalPlex 5 has a low specific surface area. CalPlex 5 is used in the production of paints and lacquers, chemicals, rubber, artificial fibers, etc.

Functions: Filler, Rheology Modifier, Thickener

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

Particle Size: 4.0 - 4.5 microns

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

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

Applications & Uses

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness (Mohs)3--
Brightness Y93-ISO 2470
Yellownessmax. 3.0-ISO 2470
Whiteness R45792-ISO 2470
Oil Absorption18.6g/100 gISO 787/5
Dop Absorption26g/100 gISO 787/5
pH Value9-ISO 787/9
Moisturemax. 0.3%ISO 787/2
Bulk Density0.75g/mlISO 787/11
Density After Tamping1g/mlISO 787/11
Specific Surface Area2.1m2/gBET
Particle Size Distribution D98%17.5µm-
Particle Size Distribution D50%4.0-4.5µm-
Residue on sieve 45µmmax. 0.2%-
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 5 - Particle Size