Ur-C(Ball Clay)

Ball Clay: A member of kaolinite family, Ball Clay is renowned for its plasticity and green strength. They consists varying proportions of kaolinite, mica and quartz, with small amounts of organic matter and other minerals, and are commercially values because they increase the workability and strength of various ceramic bodies and have white or near white firing characteristics. Ball clay is processed to minimize the levels of coarse particles. This enhances better workability and higher strength. Applications : It forms a major part of many ceramic applications, including sanitary ware, tiles, table wares and to an increasing extent non-ceramic applications like functional fillers and advanced application for example technical ceramics.

Ball clay, or plastic clay as it is also known, is an extremely rare mineral, only found at a handful of locations around the world. It is a kaolinitic clay that commonly consists of 20 - 80% kaolinite, 10 - 25% mica, 6 - 65% quartz as well as organic matter. Ball clay is formed from the weathering and transportation by water of parent rocks which are deposited in ancient river basins from where it is extracted. Applications: - Ball clays are prized for the production of traditional ceramics such as sanitaryware, tableware, wall and floor tiles as well as for technical ceramics and electrical porcelains. Ball Clay products are immensely used in the manufacturing of Ceramics, Sanitaryware, Vitrified Tiles, Glazes and Engobes ultramarine and in various other purposes. As per requirement Custom sizes and Material of required specifications can be made in case of Bulk and Regular orders. BRIGHTNESS: - 96+ AS PER REQUIREMENT Index Compound Result 1. Silica - (SiO2) 50 - 65 % 2. Alumina - (AI2O3) 20 - 35 % 3. Iron - (Fe2O3) 0.33 - 2 % 4. Titanium - (TiO2) 0.31 - 3 % 5. Potash - (K2O) 0.19 - 2 % 6. L Value 60 - 88 %

Our Premium Ball Clay is a highly versatile and refined clay material, ideal for a wide range of industrial and artistic applications. Mined and processed to the highest standards, this ball clay exhibits exceptional plasticity, workability, and consistency, making it a preferred choice for ceramics, pottery, and other specialized uses. Key Features: High Plasticity: Offers excellent molding and shaping capabilities, ensuring smooth and detailed forms. Fine Particle Size: Provides a smooth texture and a fine finish, enhancing the aesthetic and functional quality of the end product. Consistent Composition: Guaranteed uniformity in mineral content and physical properties, ensuring reliable performance in every batch. High Purity: Minimal impurities, reducing the risk of defects and improving the overall quality of the finished product. Excellent Workability: Easy to handle, shape, and process, suitable for both manual and automated production methods. Firing Range: Suitable for a wide firing range, ensuring versatility in various firing techniques and temperatures.

China Clay: China Clay is a clay mineral with the chemical composition AlSiO3O5(OH)3. It is layered silicate mineral. It is soft earthy, usually white in color, produced by the chemical weathering of Aluminium Silicate mineral like Feldspar. Commercial grades of China Clay are supplied and transported as dry powder form, semi dry noodle form or as slurry. Applications: - It is used in Cer/bamics for body & glazing of Tiles and Sanitary Wares. - In paper it is used as filler. It is also used for paper coating purpose. - It is used in paint also to extend Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and modify gloss level. - It is used in rubber to enhance reinforcement properties.

We were the first to start a china clay processing plant in Bhuj-Kutch, Gujarat, by acquiring 100 hectares of land on lease from the government in 1983. Back in 2018, a fully automated kaolin plant was established, featuring High Gradient Magnetic Separation (HGMS) and an automatic filter press that can handle up to 8000 tons every month. In 2020, all plants were revamped to include a ball mill, centrifuge decanter, hydro cyclone, and filter press, which helped us achieve a capacity of 25000 tons per month.

Calcined Clay or Refractory clay is obtained by Calcining (heating) superior-grade Clay at high temperatures (from 850o C to 1600o C). This removes moisture and volatiles which thereby increases the Alumina content. Compared to an Alumina content of about 30% to 40% in raw Clay, Calcined Clay has an Alumina content of 40% to 60%. The Calcination is carried out in Rotary Kilns at different temperatures ranging from 850o C to 1600o C depending upon the customer's application. Product Specification Grade Name PI- 43 PI- 43(M) PI- 50 PI- 50(M) PI- 60 AL203 % 43±1 43±1 50±1 50±1 60±1 FE203 % 1.3±0.2 1.3±0.1 1.4±0.2 1.4±0.1 1.7±0.2 AP % MAX 10 6 10 6 10 BD GM/CC 2.4±0.05 2.42±0.05 2.5±0.05 2.52±0.05 2.6±0.05 PCE o/c 31-32 32-33 33-34 33-34 34-36

China clay is characterized by its fine particle size, high brightness and rheology. We develop fine and ultra fine grades of Hydrous Kaolin from our best reserves, for various industries including Paint, Paper, Printing Inks, Paper board, Rubber etc. China clay is a natural mineral found in partly decompo-sed granite, an igneous feldsparic rock. Chemically, kaolin is a hydrated aluminium silicate containing Al2O3.2SiO2.2H2O. Kaolin was first discovered in the mountainous province of Kiangsi, China in A.D. 500. The word kaolin derives from the Chinese character kaolin which means high ridge. It was first used by the Chinese to make high quality porcelain. Product Specifications PARAMETERS PI 96(noodles) PI 95(M) PI 94 PI 92 PI 90 1RL RESULT (%) RESULT (%) RESULT (%) RESULT (%) RESULT (%) RESULT (%) Loss of Ignition 13.56 13.81 14.82 13.31 13.190 10.850 Silica as SiO2 45.85 48.10 47.57 45.90 46.400 51.620 Iron as Fe2O3 0.29 0.30 0.35 0.536 0.300 1.530 Alumina as AI2O3 38.99 35.43 35.48 38.70 38.190 33.770 Potassium as K2O 0.047 0.20 0.035 0.067 0.083 0.210 Sodium as Na2O 0.048 0.24 0.051 0.0396 0.100 0.1400 Calcium as caO Trace 0.31 0.15 Trace Trace Trace Magnesium as MgO 0.097 0.32 0.107 0.109 0.170 0.290 Titanium as TiO2 0.85 1.28 1.180 1.100 1.290 1.32 Firing Whiteness 92.00 87.59 89.20 89.90 81.60 63.00 L Value 95.89 94.54 95.33 94.83 93.07 87.71 A Value 0.40 1.23 0.56 0.65 0.72 1.72 B Value 3.39 3.00 3.78 3.30 5.90 11.70 Firing Colour Snow White Creamish White White Creamish Pinkish Shrinkage 5.80 4.75 5.80 5.20 7.56 9.00 Firied Temperature C 1220 1220 1220 1220 1220 1220 Residue On 325# 0.34 0.25 0.36 0.24 0.88 1.08 Water Of Plasticity 36.00 34.00 38.00 41.00 46.0 41 Water Absorption 15.56 14.30 15.42 19.24 17.09 15.81 Dry M.O.R Kg/cm2 15.00 24.31 10.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 Fired M.O.R Kg/cm3 120.00 237.66 140.00 140.00 145.00 110.00