Chemical formula : CaCO3
Colour : White, Yellow, Red, Orange, BGreen, Grey, brown, black
Structure : Spherical and crystalline
Hardness on (on Moh scale) : 3
Specific gravity : 2.7102
Bulk density(tapped) gms/cc : 0.72 to 1.2 (as per particle size)
Ph balance : 9.4
Dispersibility : HG 4 �¢?? HG 7
Refractive index : 1.56
Mesh : 250 mesh ( 65 micron) �¢?? 800 mesh (10 micron)
Average particle size(micron) : 5.3-10.6
Relative density : 2.7102(2) g/cm3
Oil absorbtion ml/ 100 gm : 19-29( depending upon particle size)
Brightness : 90-98%
USES OF CALCITE POWDER
PLASTICS:
Due to higher levels of brightness and best lustre the calcite extracted here is best suited for plastic industries and products as master batch/PVCP pipes/etc.
PAPER:
It�¢??s a growing industry for calcium carbonate. These days soapstone and calcite are used simultaneously in paper industry. Lesser abrasion index makes it best suitable for paper.
PHARMACEUTICALS:
After proper treatments this material can be used for pharmaceuticals and food grade industry. Also huge intake in FMCG (edible)is there for this product.
CATTLEFEED AND PESTICIDES:
This product has a huge demand in this industry as it is a good carrying agent.
