IOKAL ULTRAFINE (0.75 micron CaCO3)

This very fine 0.75-micron calcium carbonate grade is usually used as a partial replacement for titanium dioxide in paints, and to achieve a very smooth finish. Packaging: 25 kg bags palletised - 19.75t per FCL.

MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION: Calcium carbonate 99%
PACKAGING: 1t bulk bags 25 kg bags,
shrinkwrapped & palletised
 
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:   TYPICAL
Particle size distribution < 2 micron 90%
Average particle size (D50)   0.75 micron
Dry sieve test (ALPINE) (> 40 micron) Maximum 0.01%
Oil absorption   22 g/100g
Water absorption   32 g/100g
Whiteness (Datacolor SF600, Y) Minimum 96%
L*   98.5
a*   0.0
b*   1.0
pH value (ISO 787/9)   9
Specific gravity/Density (ISO 787/10)   2.70 g/ml
Mohs hardness   2.5
Bulk density (ISO 787/11)   0.65 g/ml
Specific Surface Area (BET)   5.3 m2/g
Moisture content Maximum 0.30%
 
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:   TYPICAL
CaCO3 Minimum 99%
MgO Maximum 0.15%
SiO2 Maximum 0,05%
Fe2O3 Maximum 0,01%
HCl insoluble content Maximum 0.1%
Used in:
Paints: Emulsion & alkyd paints
Plastics: Rigid & plasticided PVC, injection moulding, calendared sheets, coatings
Paper: Coated paper, wallpaper
Rubber
Adhesives