Calcium Carbonate

Physical Properties

Values

Dry brightness ( Against 100% MgO )

85 - 87

Specific Gravity

2.7

pH Value of 10% aqueous suspension

9 - 9.5

Packed Bulk Density

1100 Kg/m³

Oil Absorption

16-18 g/100g

Moisture

0.2% max.

Chemical Properties

Calcium Carbonate

97.50% min

Silica

2.0% max

Iron

0.1% max

Alumina

0.1% max

Manganese

500 ppm max

Lead

2 ppm max

Copper

3 ppm max

Loss on Ignition

43.42%

Insoluble in Hydrochloric Acid

2.5% max

Particle Size Analysis ( Mesh Retention )

Retention % (325 Mesh )

2.0% max

Note Information Provided above is based on current state of our knowledge. Users are advised to make their own assessment under their own working conditions.