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Hubercarb® G260

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Hubercarb® G260 is a high purity, medium fine ground calcium carbonate produced from a high brightness marble deposit in Georgia. The G260 particle distribution offers a wide range of applications from carpet backing to cleansers, joint compounds to PVC flooring, concrete to oilfield drilling fluids where its low acid insoluble content is useful.

Functions: Filler

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates, Silicates

Particle Size: 22.0 - 22.0 microns

Oil Absorption: 12.0 - 12.0 g/100 g

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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

Physical Form
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate96.0%
Magnesium Carbonate2.5%
Silica and Silicates0.4%
Other1.1%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Solubility (in HCl)95 - 98.5%
Brightness (Hunter reflectance)93.5%
Compacted Bulk Density82lb/ft³ASTM C110
Loose Bulk Density58lb/ft³ASTM C110
Mesh size (-325) (45μm)90.0%
Median Particle Size (Sedigraph®)22.0μ
OIl Absorption12.0lbs oil / 100lbsASTM D281
Moisture0.2%ASTM D280
Water Demand38.0ml/100g
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