KAOLIN INFORMATION

Kaolin, also known as china clay, has a great number of uses. These include: ceramics, filler, pharmaceutical, absorbent, and many others.

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Grades of KAOLIN

KAOLIN CALCINED CLAY INFORMATION

This is a white clay which has been subjected to very high temperatures. This thermal treatment is strong enough to rearrange the crystal structure, creating a new product not seen in nature.

Packing: 50 Lbs multiwall paper bags 50 bags/pallet
Origin: USA

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CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS:  
SiO2 57. %
Al2O3 40. %
K2O 1.2 %
Fe2O2 0.93%
TiO2 0.54%
PHYSICAL  SPECIFICATIONS:
L.O.I 0.23%
Color White
Brightness 90-93 GE TAPPI T-6460575
Oil Absorption 69-79 ASTM
Oil Absorption 71-81 Gardener Coleman
Moisture 0.4% max
pH 5.3-6.3
Refractive Index 1.62
Bulk Density 18.8 lbs/cu. ft loose
Bulk Density 29.4 lbs/cu. ft packed
Top Particle Size 25 micron
Average Particle Size 2 micron
10% Finer Than 0.5 micron

KAOLIN ELECTROS INFORMATION

An exceptionally fine, bulky kaolin, passing pharmaceutical specifications. This reversible colloid can be used internally; is free from mica, feldspar, iron, and alkali; and is recommended for use in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Packing: 25 kg multiwall paper bags.
Origin: United Kingdom

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2 47.7%
Al2O3 37.6%
K2O 0.99%
Fe2O3 0.57%
MgO 0.16%
Na2O 0.15%
Pb 10 ppm
As 2 ppm
Acid solubles < 1%
LOI 12.8%
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS:  
Specific gravity 2.6
Apparent density 0.57 g / cc
Bulk 25 lbs. ft3
Whiteness 89
Size  
Through 325 mesh 99.5%
Over 10 microns 0.5%
Under 2 microns 75.0%
pH 7.5
Oil absorption 45

KAOLIN LION INFORMATION

A washed, white, soft Kaolin with very low levels of trace elements including low heavy metals.

PACKING: 25 kg multiwall paper bags.
ORIGIN: England

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
Silica (SiO2) 47.0%
Alumina (Al2O3) 37.0%
Loss on Ignition 12.1%
Ph 5.0
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS:  
Brightness 82.5
Yellowness 5.2
Particle Size Distribution:
Over 50 Microns 0.05% max
Over 10 Microns 15% max
Under 2 Microns 45% max
Oil Absorption 38g / 100cc
Specific Gravity 2.6

KAOLIN PLUS WHITE INFORMATION

This is a white, natural, hydrated Kaolin. It provides good hiding and other
valuable properties to many other industries at a reasonable cost.

PACKING: 50 lb paper bags 50 bags/wooden pallet
ORIGIN: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2 44.5%
Al2O3 39.5%
TiO2 1.5%
Fe2O2 1.0%
CaO 0.25%
Moisture 0 to 2%
LOI 14.0%
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS:  
Brightness 82 to 84%
Specific Gravity 2.58%
pH 6.0%
Refractive Index 1.57%
Thru 325 Mesh 99.5%
Thru 2 Micron 83.0%
Average Particle 0.8 Micron
Loose Density 25. lb/cu. ft
Packed Density 45. lb/cu. ft

KAOLIN SLURRY INFORMATION

An aluminum silicate composed of Eastern Kaolin and sold as a 70% solids slurry in rail tanks or truck tanks.

PACKING: Slurry 71.5% solids
ORIGIN: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2 45.5 %
Al2O3 38.5 %
Fe2O2 0.27 %
MgO 0.02 %
CaO 0.02 %
Na2O 0.03 %
K2O 0.13 %
TiO2 1.74 %
LOI 13.5 %
SO4 trace 100 ppm max
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS:  
Appearance white or milky liquid
Residue 2.0% max 325 mesh wet screen
Brightness 72 -78 GE
L* 93.87
a* 0.94
b* 8.67
D90 12. micron
D50 1.8 micron
D20 0.5 micron

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