Ball clay is a silicate clay rock of which kaolinite is the main constituent: Al2Si2O5(OH)4. Ball clays are kaolinitic clays in the family of silicate minerals. It commonly consists of kaolinite, mica, quartz silica, as well as few organic matters. Ball clay is formed from the weathering and transportation by water of parent rocks. Seams in the same deposit may vary in composition, depending on the quantity of the principal and accessory minerals. Ball clays are fine-grained, highly plastic clays, which are principally used in the manufacture of ceramic whiteware and sanitaryware where they are appreciated for their plasticity, unfired strength and their light colour on firing. Selected clays can even give pure white end products. Among others, ball clays are also used in refractories, in polymers, in adhesives and sealants and in horticulture as soil amendments. Ball clay is particularly valued as a base material in the manufacture of ceramics. Combined with kaolin, ball clays provide the cohesion and workability necessary for the creation of ceramic parts such as sanitaryware. While using it with kaolin, feldspar and quartz in tableware, ball clay confers high plasticity and a good white-fired colour to the end product. In wall and floor tiles, ball clays are prized for their plasticity and bonding properties. In glazes and engobes, they ensure a perfect finish. Electrical porcelain insulators Ball contain plastic clays to provide insulation from high voltage currents. BALL CLAY produced by Peekay Minerals are having the following charactsitics High plasticity High unfired mechanical strength Highly controlled rheological properties Controlled organic content Controlled residue Excellent workability End Users usually ask the following test results L Value firing test of whiteness Dry MOR Fired MOR at 1180 deg cent Water of Plasticity Shrinkage Sieve Analysis
Specifications Products : Potash Feldspar Use : Industrial Use Color : Pink to White Form : Powder Packing Type : Small Plastic Bags / Jumbo Bags Packaging size : 50kgs / 1000-1200 kgs Feldspar are chemically alumino-silicates. There are several types of feldspar available in the state of Rajasthan (India): Most deposits offer sodium feldspar, potassium feldspar and mixed feldspar. The fusibility of the mineral make it useful raw material for many application and the purity is the indication of better fusibility in the application. The geological context specific to each deposit gives the feldspar a variety of physical and chemical properties, thus providing products for a full-range of ceramic and glass making applications. At mines the deposits are blasted to break up the rock and make it accessible to the diggers and loaders. The material after breaking up are manually sorted to prepare feed stocks and than each lot is tested with a view to providing the process plant with a constant homogeneous supply that is appropriate for the application purposes. The selected material is than transported to the users. The remaining product (R/O) is directly sold in the form of sand to glass manufacturers or ground for ceramic markets. The processing techniques at PEEKAY MINERALS ensures consistent quality freedom from impurities at pocket friendly costs. Application: As fluxing agent in ceramics- tiles, sanitary tableware, and glazes As strength enhancing in glass and glass wool As transparency enhancer in hollow glass, flat glass As fillers in paints, plasters, insulation Features: Free from impurities Good color High strength High Alumina Required sizing
Specifications Products : Hydrous, Water Washed, Classified Use : Industrial Use Color : White to Super White Form : Lumps, Powder, Noodles Packing Type : Plastic Bags / Jumbo Bags Packing Size : 25kgs/50kgs/ 1000kgs Kaolin is a hydrated aluminium silicate crystalline mineral formed over many millions of years by the hydrothermal decomposition of granite rocks. It is a white soft mineral composed primarily Kaolinite mineral having chemical composition of Al2O3.2SiO2.2H2O with minor amounts of quartz, feldspar and sheet silicate minerals (mica, illite, smectite). Hard and soft clays are characterized by its fine particle size, platy or lamellar particle shape and chemically inertness. Clays having fine particle size are described as hard clay. Phyllosilicates being a sub group of silicate minerals that has typically less than 2um in diameter. The combination of platy shape and fine particle size results in improved processibility, improved reinforcement, tensile strength, abrasion and tera strength. After mining the above mineral ore is dressed, dried, pulverized, air-floated, water washed (levitated), calcined and surface modified. As per the application the grades are selected by the end user. The processing techniques at PEEKAY MINERALS ensures consistent quality, control of top-cut and average particle size and freedom from impurities at pocket friendly costs. Application & Features: Ceramics: China Clay is an essential constituent in Ceramics. It is used by almost manufacturer worldwide in Electrical porcelain, Fine China & dinnerware, Floor and Wall Tile, Roof Tile, Pottery, Sanitary ware, Tableware and other engineering products. The properties important for the use of China Clay in Ceramics are Plastic Properties, Drying properties, Firing properties, Firing Color, Electrical properties such as conductivity, dielectric content etc. Our clay permits product to be easily deformed under stress without rupturing and retains shape produced when stress is removed. Due to low water of plasticity, it does not require intense forming pressure to withstand handling/drying and the Green Strength is better. The Firing properties are excellent to produce super white finish. The processed clay is free from grits and all metallic impurities. The particle size is very low and even which keeps drying shrinkage in desired parameters.
Specifications Product : Quartz Silica Use : Industrial Use Color : White to Super Snow White Form : Powder & Grains Packaging Type : Small Plastic Bags / Jumbo Bags Packaging size : 50kgs / 1000-1200 kgs Whiteness : 90 to 95% Quartz is made up of a lattice of silica (SiO2) tetrahedral. It is the 2nd most common mineral in the world. Its very hard rock having hardness around 7 on the Mohs scale and its density is 2.65 g/cm3. Quartz is a common constituent of granite, sand stone, lime stone and many igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. It occurs in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. Well-formed crystals may reach several meters in length and weigh hundreds of kilograms. The variety of quartz occurs either in translucent or mostly opaque, while the transparent varieties tend to be macrocrystalline. Although many of the varietal names historically arose from the colour of the mineral, current scientific naming schemes refer primarily to the micro structure of the mineral. Colour is a secondary identifier for the cryptocrystalline minerals, although it is a primary identifier for the macrocrystalline varieties. This does not always hold true. Not all varieties of quartz are naturally occurring. Some coloured mineral is produced by heat treatment. At PEEKAY MINERALS only natural Quartz is available. The quartz mineral is usually processed in the grain size of 0 to 6 mm. However, it can further be ground in fine mesh as per buyers' application choice or demand. For commercial classification the qualities of Quartz are governed as identification marks like Glassy, Snow white, White or Semi-white grades. The processing techniques at PEEKAY MINERALS ensures consistent quality, control of size and freedom from impurities at pocket friendly costs. Application: Manufacture in glass Paints and coatings Abrasives Refractories Electronic components As silica in many more applications Features: Free from impurities Controlled size of grains High purity
Specifications Products : Natural Zeolite Use : Aquaculture, Agriculture, Cattle feed Color : Yellow-creamy Form :Powder, Granules & Pellets Features : Non-toxic Packing Type : Plastic Bags Packing size : 25kgs Zeolite Powder Welcome to the website of Peekay Minerals. We have been in business of Zeolites for more than a decade and have been supplying Natural high grade Zeolites to many different types of application since 2008. Since inception, Peekay Minerals has made significant contribution towards the continual improvement in quality of Zeolites Powder and Granules The term zeolite is used to denote crystalline sodium aluminium silicates of natural or synthetic origin. There are approximately 50 natural and 200 synthetic zeolites. A common property of all zeolites is their ion exchange capability. Natural volcanic zeolite is a silicate mineral having a unique interconnecting lattice structure. It's honeycomb framework of consistent diameter interconnecting channels and pores coupled with negatively charged alumina and neutrally charged silica tetrahedral building process an open three dimensional honeycomb framework that attracts liquids, odor & gases and traps them in its crystalline structure. At PEEKAY MINERALS natural zeolites are selected according to its purity at mines and pulverized in to powder in different mesh size as per the need of the customer. The company has made many improvements in the conventional process to produce most desirable product for the end user. PKM strives to produce exactly what the customer requests and make adjustments to our procedures according to the individual customers wherever possible. The processing techniques at PEEKAY MINERALS ensures consistent quality, control of particle size and freedom from impurities at pocket friendly costs. PKM Zeolite products is currently been supplied for the following application: FEED ADDITIVE: Zeolite structure binds mycotoxins to its surface and ionically buffers the digestive tract. Due to surface cation exchange capacity (CEC), the product surface is polar and attracts the complex and polar mycotoxin molecules. Our Zeolites are widely used in Poultry Feed (Livestock Feed Additive) & Pet Feed Additive. Its anti caking agent for animal feeds with increased feed pellet durability. Strong affinity for ammonium provides superior odour control and a healthy environment. It has improved dispersion of feed ration ingredients by reducing agglomeration. AQUA PONDS: Zeolite mineral maintains pH stability in Pond water which reduces waste and toxic substances (Ammonia) in the Pond water. It increases survival of the crop (Fish/Shrimps) as well as increase production capacity of shrimp. The product has been used in various ponds widely.
Specifications Products Calcined Kaolin Use Industrial Use Color White to Super White Form Powder Packing Type Plastic Bags Packaging size 25kgs Whiteness: 90-94% Calcined Kaolin is an anhydrous aluminium silicate produced by heating hydrous china clay after water washing to high temperatures in a rotary kiln. The clacination process gives an increase in the original hardness of kaolin and alters the morphology of the kaolin particles completely. When calcination process is done at around 700 deg C, the dehydrogenate of the kaolin is complete, forming a partially crystalline meta kaolin. Fully calcined kaolin products with an amorphous structure are formed around 1000 deg C. Fully Calcined kaolins can be surface modified with functionalised coupling agent Silane to give a particle coating capable of chemically bonding with the polymer. After surface treatment the dispersion of filler is also improved. In view of the reduced surface activity, calcined kaolins give good reinforcement and permanent set properties, at the same time maintaining very good processing conditions. The processing techniques at PEEKAY MINERALS ensures consistent quality, low specific gravity, good whiteness and freedom from impurities at pocket friendly costs. Application: Rubber & PVC Cable insulation Paints & Pigments Paper & Boards Printing Inks Ultramarine Blue Pharmaceutical seals & Gaskets Rubber Hoses Rubber Footwear Speciality plastic films Engineering thermoplastics Thermosetting plastics Features: Free from impurities Unique particle size Lower finish costs Improving brightness and opacity Low Bulk Density Very good process ability
Specifications Products Soap Stone Use Industrial Use Color White to Snow White Form Powder, Micronized Powder Packing Type Plastic Bags Packing Size 25kgs/50kgs Cao As per requirement Whiteness 78 to 96% Talc Powder Talc is a hydrous silicate of magnesium and usually contains small quantities of nickel, iron, calcium and aluminum as impurities. Talc (Soap Stone) is the softest mineral known and formed by thermal metamorphism of siliceous dolomite rocks. It is having sheet structure of magnesium sandwiched between two layers of silica and the smooth water repellent surface of each particle slide against one another, resulting in soapy feel and exhibiting pearly luster. In Rajasthan state of India Talc is available in the region of Udaipur, Bhilwara, Jaipur and Dosa ranging color from white through various shades of Grey to green, red to brown, cream to yellow of impure specimens, translucent to opaque in appearance. At PEEKAY MINERALS, manual sorting is carried out to get ore of the desired quality as per the customers need. The company is capable to offer the product in desired fineness from 300 mesh to micronized and also having the facility to meet the demand of surface modified products for special applications. The products offered are pure lamellar structure with high degree of brightness and low bulk density. The processing techniques at PEEKAY MINERALS ensures consistent quality, pure lamellar structure, high degree of brightness, low bulk density and freedom from impurities at pocket friendly costs. Application: Paints & Pigments Paper & Boards Soaps & Detergents Anti Caking Agents PVC compounds PP, LLDPE & LDPE compounds Transparent Anti-fab Master batches As functional filler for Rigid PVC, Thermoplastics, Thermostatic Others- like soft pencils, cosmetics, Foam, voltage insulators etc Features: Free from impurities Unique particle size Better dispersion and flow properties Excellent Gloss properties Very good compatibility with polymers and resins
Specifications Products : Siliceous Earth Diatomite Use : Industrial Use Color : White Form : Powder, Super Fine Mesh Powder Packing Type : Plastic Bags Packing Size : 25kgs Sio2 : 75 to 90% Diatomaceous Earth is a soft powder formed from the fossilized remains of diatoms (a type of hard shelled algae). Its unique in couple of ways- It has a very high silica content (which is used to build hair, skin and nails) It is very hard (Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale) . The FDA classifies Diatomaceous Earth (food grade) as generally recognized as safe and is commonly used in things like toothpaste, as an anti caking aid, for clarifying beer or wine, or to eliminate pests naturally. Diatomaceous earths unique structure makes it a great natural way to kill insects and pests (including intestinal), gently cleanse the digestive system, and improve hair, skin, nails, and teeth. The strong negative charge of diatomaceous earth means that it naturally attaches to and removes from the body things like: chemicals, viruses, bacteria, heavy metals and even radiation. Its sharp\ strong structure allows it to puncture the exoskeleton of insects on a microscopic level, causing them to dehydrate and die (while humans and animals are left completely unharmed). Diatomaceous earth (DE) is recognized as safe for human and animal use, and food grade DE is considered safe for human consumption, even during pregnancy and nursing. Uses for Diatomaceous Earth At our house, we use DE regularly to help avoid parasites, to get rid of pests like ants or fleas, and to help improve hair, skin and nails. I also personally know people who have used diatomaceous earth .
Specifications Products : Pyrophyllite Use : Industrial Use Color : Off White to White Form : Lumps,Powder, Grains & Calcined Packing Type : Pastic Bags Packing Size : 25kgs /50kgs Calcined Pyrophyllite Lumps Pyrophyllite is a member of phyllosilicate mineral spices, or Leaf silicates, which have sheet-like structure. It belongs to the clay family and composed of aluminium silicate hydroxide : AlSi2O5OH. The phyllosilicates from stacks of silicate layers that are composed to SiO4 tetrahedrons and the sheets are not directly linked above or below to the next silicate sheets. In pyrophyllite, two silicate layers are sandwitched in between the so called gibbsite layer. Gibsite Al(OH)3, is its own mineral and is composed or octahedrally coordinated aluminiums surrounded by six hydroxides. The Gibsite layer (G) in pyrophyllite is identical to gibsiteâ??s structure except that four of the hydroxides are replaces by four oxygens from the silicate layer (S). The overall pyrophyllite can be imagined as stacked S-G-S sandwitches. The bonding between these sand witche is nearly nonexistent and gives rise to pyrophyllite's softness and perfect cleavage. Pyrophyllite is also identical in physical properties to a quite distinct mineral called talc. The two are isomorphous, meaning they share the same monoclinic structure but have different chemistries. Talc has magnesiums instead of aluminums and is basically indistinguishable from pyrophyllite without a chemical test for aluminum. The test for aluminum involves applying a slight amount of cobalt nitrate solution on the specimen and then igniting the solution. The specimen should change color; a blue color confirms pyrophyllite, a violet color confirms talc. Pyrophyllite is a mild mineral (hardness of 1.0 to 1.5 on Mohs scale) with pearly luster. It has lower the firing temperature, reduces shrinking and cracking, and improves thermal shock resistance. Major application of pyrophyllite is in ceramics as talc counterpart, particularly in the manufacture of white ceramic products such as floor tile, wall tile, and electrical porcelain. Because of its PCE of 30 to 32 (moderate to high duty), pyrophyllite is used as refractory in brick form or monolith, other applications of pyrophyllite are as insecticide carrier and extender in paint, Filler in plastics, paper, rubber, and vinyl tiles. Pyrophyllite when calcined are used in Engineering Ceramic products. While refined Pyrophyllite after calcination is suitable for paint application as an extender. At the same time It is most suitable as an active filler in Thermoplastics when micronized and surface modified.
