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The Hindustan Mineral Products CHINA CLAY PG RF & MF 240#

The Hindustan Mineral Products China Clay PG RF & MF 240# is naturally occurring “Hydrated Aluminum Silicate” having the usual compositions Al2O3 2SiO2.2H2O. The grading of the material is primarily done on the basis of the whiteness. The important properties of China Clay are that it has good plasticity , does not swell in water, withstand high temperature (upto 1300°C and even above ) and is a non-conductor of electricity.

Chemical Family: Kaolins, Silicates

Functions: Filler

Oil Absorption: 35.34 - 39.06 g/100 g

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
1327-36-2
EC No.
215-475-1
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features
Features
  • Natural, easily dispersible, off white, China Clay Powder, processed from selected rocks of very high quality.
  • Material as per buyer’s specification is also available

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Typical Applications
  • In Paint industry, China Clay imparts toughness to coatings and reinforce the film, imparts good brushing and leveling characteristic.
  • It is also used in Paper, Ceramics, Pesticides, Rubber.

Properties

Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aluminium Oxide Content37 ± 3%-
Ferric Oxide Content1.5 ± 0.5%-
Loss on Ignition12 ± 2%-
Silica Content45 ± 5%-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (Loose)0.48 - 0.52gm/cc-
Moisture Content5 ± 2%-
Oil Absorption40 ± 2ml/100gm-
Residue on 63µ Sievemax. 0.5%-
Specific Gravity2.1 - 3.1--

Technical Details & Test Data

Moisture Content

It varies from season to season, during Monsoon and Winter it may be more; however during Summer it may be less than 5 %.