Geotex® FXZ is a high purity, granular calcium carbonate produced from a high brightness marble deposit in Georgia with a controlled particle distribution. FXZ can be used as a texturizing agent in coatings, plaster, EIFS, as an abrasive in many applications and as a filler in PVC flooring. The marble crystal structure is useful in recirculation drilling fluids.

Functions: Filler

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates, Mica

Particle Size: 232.0 - 232.0 microns

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Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate96.0%
Magnesium Carbonate2.5%
Silica and Silicates0.4%
Other1.5%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Solubility (in HCl)95 - 98.5%
Compacted Bulk Density110lb/ft³ASTM C110
Loose Bulk Density89lb/ft³ASTM C110
Mesh size (40)2.0%
Mesh size(-325)7.0%
Median Particle Size232.0μ
Moisture0.2%ASTM D280
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity2.7ASTM D153
ColorWhite
pH (Saturated Solution)9.4ASTM D1208
Mineral Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness (Mohs)3
Linear Expansion Coefficient4.3 x 10^-6°C
Solubility (H₂O, 100°C)0.0035g/100ml
Weight per Gallon (s.g. x 8.345)22.6lbs
Particle Shape (Microscope)Irregular, uniaxial
Refractive Index (Hand. Of Chem. & Phy)1.6
Alkalinity (as NaOH)0.4mg/gmASTM D1208