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Sierralite 252HS

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Sierralite 252HS is a high-purity chlorite with high alumina content and low iron oxide. Due to its unique properties, Sierralite 252HS is a superior product for ceramics and refractory materials requiring low thermal expansion and good thermal shock resistance. Sierralite® 252HS provides outstanding resistance to mud cracking in low-VOC flat latex paints.

Functions: Pigment

Chemical Family: Chlorites

Features: Crack Resistance, Excellent Dispersibility, Good Color Stability, High Purity, Low Thermal Conductivity, Low VOC, Low Viscosity, Sheen Control, Thermal Shock Resistance

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Sierralite® 252HS is high purity chlorite mineral pigment. Chlorite disperses easily in waterborne coatings and produces a low viscosity in solvent-borne coatings. Sierralite® 252HS is a premium, white mineral pigment for use in airless spray-applied interior flat paints to provide excellent sheen control and resistance to color fade. Sierralite® 252HS provides outstanding resistance to mud cracking in low-VOC flat latex paints.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Passing through 200 Mesh)99.8%-
Brightness92.0-GEB
Specific Gravity2.64--
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5wt%-
Loose Bulk Density30.0lbs/ft³-
Tapped Bulk Density59.0lbs/ft³-
pH (10% slurry)8.5--
Mineral Properties
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Talc Contentmax. 5%X-Ray Diffraction
Chemical Analysis
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Silicon Dioxide Content32.0%X-Ray Fluorescence
Magnesium Oxide Content34.0%X-Ray Fluorescence
Aluminum Oxide Content21.0%X-Ray Fluorescence
Calcium Oxide Content0.04%X-Ray Fluorescence
Ferric Oxide Content0.23%X-Ray Fluorescence

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  • USA