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Hubercarb® Q60

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Hubercarb® Q60 is a medium fine ground calcium carbonate produced at Huber’s Quincy, Illinois plant which is known for its natural uniformity producing consistent purity and brightness. The Q100 particle distribution is used in applications to control mine dust, as a mild abrasive, flue gas desulfurization, traffic paints, and oilfield drilling fluids where its low acid insoluble content is useful.

Functions: Filler

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates, Kaolins

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Polyolefins

Particle Size: 20.0 - 20.0 microns

Oil Absorption: 12.0 - 12.0 g/100 g

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

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
Acid
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate96.5%
Magnesium Carbonate2.0%
Silica and Silicates1.0%
Other0.5%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Solubility (in HCl)98.5 - 99%
Brightness (Hunter reflectance)78.0%
Compacted Bulk Density95lb/ft³ASTM C110
Loose Bulk Density55lb/ft³ASTM C110
Mesh size(+60)0.4%
Mesh size(-100)96 5%
Mesh size(-200)78.0%
Median Particle Size (Cilas®)20.0μ
OIl Absorption12.0lbs oil / 100lbsASTM D281
Moisture0.1%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