Calcite

Calcite is also known as chalk powder or natural calcium carbonate. It is in bright white color and it has nodular particle size with crytaline structure.

Chemical Formula : CaCO₃

Physical Properties :

Appearance	: White fine powder
Sp. gravity	: 2.6 – 2.8
Oil obsorption	: 12 to 15
PH of 10% slurry	: 9 to 10
Water Soluble matter	: max 1%
Volatile matter	: max 0.5%
Purity as CaCO₃	: 95%

Typical Chemical Analysis :

CaCO₃	: Min. 98.5%
MgCO₃	: max 1.0%
Fe₂O₃	: max 1.0%

Industrial Applications :

1. Paints	:	Used in economic quality cement primer, wood primer, Cement paint, metal primer, distemper, emulsion paint, texture coating etc.
2. Plastic	:	Used in rigid PVC pipes, footwear, cables, leather clothes etc.
3. Rubber	:	Used in Rubber industry as a bulk filler, in many rubber products.
4. Tiles and Cermaics	:	Important filler in tile manufacture and also as glazing material.
5. Misc. Application	:	Used in pollution control, neutralising chemicals for acid wash, source of calcium salt. Applications of this is also in bulk like cement, steel and other industries.

Normal Supplies : 240 mesh, 300 mesh and 400 mesh micronised / or as per customer’s demand.

Packing : HDPE bags 50 Kgs. nett.

Material Storage : Stable under ordinary condition. keep in cool dry & well ventilated It is non-hazardous & non-flammable.

Self Life : The life span is upto 5 years.

Note: The information provided are based on test report and reference. The user should test sample before bulk trial. This is purely natural process minerals. So there is possibility of purity ± 5%.