Fly ash is a finely divided residue made from the combustion of pulverized coal that can be used to increase concrete durability and workability, while reducing permeability. As fly ash contains aluminous and siliceous components, it may form cement when mixed with water if the calcium content of the fly ash is high enough. Similarly, mixing fly ash with lime and water can create a substance similar to Portland cement. Fly ash can be separated into two main types, known as: Class F Class F fly ash contains particles covered in a type of melted glass allowing it to reduce the risk of concrete expansion and increase resistance to sulfates and alkali-aggregate reactions. Class C Class C fly ash contains a higher percentage of calcium oxide, making it more effective in strengthening structural concrete. Applications & Benefits of Fly Ash: Fly ash is used in commercial and industrial sectors for improving the durability and workability of concrete mixes. Fly ash is also used as filler in paints, adhesives, and metal and plastic composites. It's commonly used as structural fill for road construction and fly ash can be used to make bricks, ceramic tiles, plaster, Portland cement, and ready-mix cement.
Microsilica (silica fume) is a by-product of silicon metal or ferrosilicon industries, is an amorphous silicon dioxide SiO2. This product reacts chemically with the calcium hydroxide in the cement paste which yields a calcium silicate hydrate gel that significantly enhances strength and durability. The super fine microsilica fills the voids between cement particles creating a very dense, less permeable concrete. Physical characteristics: Color: gray or gray white powder Bulk density: 320-700 kg/m3 Chemical composition: Items SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 MgO CaO Na2O Moisture Content 75-98% 1.0-0.2% 0.9-0.3% 0.7-0.1% 0.3-0.1% 1.3-0.2% Fineness: the fineness of the silica fume is less than 1 1/4m, and the average particle size is 0.1 0.3 1/4m, and the specific surface area is 20 - 28 m2/g. The fineness and specific surface area are about 80-100 times of cement and 50-70 times of fly ash. Maxtech Micro Silica supplies will be as per QCS 2014 (ASTM C1240): SiO2: >/= 92% LOI:
GGBFS Ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) The ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) is a by-product of iron manufacturing which when added to concrete improves its properties such as workability, strength and durability. This material is obtained by the heating of iron ore, limestone and coke at a temperature about 1500 degree Celsius. The process is carried out in a blast furnace. The formation of GGBFS is not direct. The by-product of iron manufacturing is a molten slag and molten iron. The molten slag consists of alumina and silica, also with the certain amount of oxides. This slag is later granulated by cooling it. For this, it is allowed to pass through a high-pressure water jet. This result in quenching of the particles which results in granules of size lesser than 5mm in diameter. The main constituents of blast furnace slag are CaO, SiO2, Al2O3 and MgO. These are the minerals that are found in most of the cementitious substances. The particles are further dried and ground in a rotating ball mill to form a fine powder, known as ground granulated blast furnace slag cement. Now different methods can be employed to perform the main process called as the quenching. Applications & Benefits of GGBFS: In concrete: The incorporation of ground granulated blast furnace slag in concrete manufacture gains many advantages which are mentioned below: GGBFS in concrete increases the strength and durability of the concrete structure. It reduces voids in concrete hence reducing permeability GGBFS gives a workable mix. It possesses good pumpable and compaction characteristics The structure made of GGBFS constituents help in increasing sulphate attack resistance. The penetration of chloride can be decreased. The heat of hydration is less compared to conventional mix hydration. The alkali-silica reaction is resisted highly. These make the concrete more chemically stable. Gives good surface finish and improves aesthetics. The color is more even and light. Lower chances of efflorescence. The maintenance and repair cost of structures are reduced thus increasing the life cycle of concrete structures. Unlike cement, GGBFS does not produce carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide or nitrogen oxides. White Cement: White Portland Cement is of high quality, whiteness and strength, it essentially has the same properties and characteristics as gray cement, except for color. It is widely used in numerous applications such as precast concrete, cast-in-place concrete, terrazzo, median barriers, curbs, tile grout, paint, masonry units, swimming pools, glass fibre reinforced surface bonding mortars.
Quartz A grade refer to high-quality quartz that are of the highest grade and purity. This grade typically has a minimum SiO2 content of 99.60 - 99.99%, making them suitable for use in industries where high purity is critical, such as in the production of high-quality optical lenses, semiconductors, and other electronics components. Quartz A grade has a particle size ranging from 1mm to 10mm, in the case of Lumps, depending on the specific application. They are carefully selected and processed to ensure that they meet strict quality standards, including low levels of impurities and uniform particle size distribution.
Quartz chips of M grade are similar to quartz lumps of M grade in terms of their high purity and particle size. They also have a minimum SiO2 content of 99.95% and are considered to be of medium grade, with a particle size ranging from 1mm to 6mm. Quartz chips are commonly used in the manufacturing of high-quality glass, ceramics, and electronics components. They are also used in the construction industry as an additive to concrete and mortar to increase strength and durability. The M grade quartz chips are preferred in applications where a medium particle size is required. They are often used as a filler material in the production of refractory products, such as high-temperature insulation and linings
"Smokey Grey Quartz Lumps" likely refers to a type of quartz mineral that has a smoky gray or grayish-black coloration. Quartz is a common mineral found in various geological environments, and its color can vary based on impurities and the presence of certain elements. Smoky quartz gets its gray to blackish hue from the natural irradiation of aluminum-containing minerals within the quartz crystal structure. Quartz is a versatile mineral used in various industries and applications, including: Smoky quartz lumps can be used for decorative purposes in home decor, landscaping, and interior design. Quartz is a key ingredient in the production of glass, silicon, and various industrial materials due to its high resistance to heat and chemicals. High-purity quartz is used in the electronics industry for making quartz crystals and oscillators, which are essential components in electronic devices like watches, radios, and computers.
Potassium feldspar, also known as K-Feldspar, is a common type of feldspar mineral that is composed of potassium, aluminium, and silica. It is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust and is found in many types of rocks, including granite, gneiss, and pegmatite, that has a wide range of industrial and scientific applications. Its unique properties make it a valuable resource in a variety of fields, from manufacturing to geology. For example, it is a key ingredient in the manufacture of glass and ceramics, where it is used as a flux to lower the melting point of the materials. It is also used as filler in plastics, rubber, and other materials. We, SRS Minerals are equipped to supply Good quality K-Feldspar, with Potassium content up to 12% in Lumps from 1-300mm size, and in powder form, if required.
Quartz A grade refer to high-quality quartz that are of the highest grade and purity. This grade typically has a SiO2 content of 99.9% and above, making them suitable for use in industries where high purity is critical, such as in the production of high-quality optical lenses, semiconductors, and other electronics components. Quartz A grade has a particle size ranging from 1mm to 10mm, in the case of Lumps, depending on the specific application. They are carefully selected and processed to ensure that they meet strict quality standards, including low levels of impurities and uniform particle size distribution.
Grinding, blasting, and cutting processes, as well as the production of refractory materials, all employ alumina. We are proud to be the world's largest fused alumina producer and supplier. It is also known as fused aluminium oxide Alumina is found in the regions of Odisha, West Bengal, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. There are several physical properties of alumina. It is high in hardness with the value of 9 on Mohs scale. It has sharp-edged grains, a high load bearing capacity, strong shock resistance, and thermal and chemical stability, besides their superior hardness. Alumina, or aluminium oxide (aluminum oxide), is better known in the mineral world as corundum with the chemical formula Al2O3 Alumina has widespread usage in several industries in refractories, sandblasting and abrasives to mention a few. Grinding, machining, blasting, cutting, and the manufacturing of shaped and unshaped refractory materials all employ fused aluminium oxide grits. We offer innovative, brilliant quality alumina mineral with both macro and micro sized that could be used for a wide range of applications. We can add refining procedures to our regular production of alumina mineral to suit the bespoke requirements of various industries and application domains. These various industries are ceramics, sand casting, tiles, enamels, laminates & paints, industrial coatings, abrasives, blasting, concrete & resin components, refractories, insulators and heat conductive to name a few.
Carboxymethyl cellulose is the formal name for CMC. It is a naturally occurring mineral that is also known as cellulose gum. We offer high-grade CMC minerals to various industries such as textile, food & beverages, mining, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and paper. The physical properties of CMC are water solubility, neutral taste and smell, and physiologically inertness among many others. We source and extract CMC from the regions of Odisha, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. There are several physical properties of alumina. It is high in hardness with the value of 9 on Mohs scale. It has sharp-edged grains, a high load bearing capacity, strong shock resistance, and thermal and chemical stability, besides their superior hardness. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups (-CH2-COOH) bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. CMC is widely used in a variety of sectors because it has excellent water retention capabilities and film-forming properties, making it an ideal element for industries such as ceramics, textiles, paper surface treatment and mining. Our CMC is carefully and meticulously been developed to optimize mouthfeel and protein stabilization especially in the food and beverage industry along with personal care and pharmaceuticals sectors. It is used in the pelletization process because CMC has strong binding qualities. It also helps reduce fluid loss and provides appropriate rheology in the oilfield and gas industry. Our CMC products are suited for a wide range of applications since they are derivatives of a naturally occurring raw material and have high degree of purity. They are manufactured with cutting-edge technology and are subjected to rigorous quality control methods. There's a broad and expanding list of usage for several industries such as building material additives, printing inks, coatings, pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, paper, textiles, etc.
Calcite is the most widely available mineral found within our planetâ??s crust. It is the main component found in limestone and marble. It is also used as a building material, as an abrasive, as a construction aggregate and as a pigment. It is also used in agricultural soil treatment. We source and manufacture our calcite mineral majorly from the regions of Rajasthan as it is the biggest source, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The physical properties of calcite are softness with a value of 3 on the Mohs scale, high lustre, lower specific gravity and rhombohedral cleavage. Calcite differs from dolomite as its fragments effervesce readily in cold hydrochloric acid, whereas dolomite fragments do not. Calcite is one of the most popular and functional minerals due to its ease in availability and strong functional properties. It is widely used in several industries such as paper, paint, ceramic, automobile, plastics, agriculture, glass, coal, construction, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to name a few. Calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is a very common mineral, particularly as a component of limestone. We use calcite as filler and coating material for quality paper packaging in the paper industry. It makes the paper surface hardened and smoothed. It also aids in the fast drying of the final paper product as it absorbs the oil rapidly. Further, in the paint and coating sector, our calcite mineral is used to replace pigment and protect steel from corrosion. It also provides improved water and chemical resistance. In the ceramic industry, calcite increases the strength of ceramic products. It is added to the tile slurry during the tile manufacturing process to remove the negative effects of SiO2 in the medium. Furthermore, in the construction sector, calcite is used in the manufacturing of cement and concrete as limestone and marble. In the coal mining sector, calcite is used to keep coal dust from exploding and spreading into flames. It also plays a significant role in hard water treatment. Calcite eliminates any hardness present in the water, cleans the water and controls the color of the water. In the leather industry, it is used in the pre-process of leather by aiding in removing the animal hair. Our CMC products are suited for a wide range of applications since they are derivatives of a naturally occurring raw material and have high degree of purity. They are manufactured with cutting-edge technology and are subjected to rigorous quality control methods. Due to its vast use in a variety of sectors, calcite is unquestionably the most popular and usable mineral. We manufacture calcite minerals using innovative technology and highly skilled manpower to ensure that all of our customers' end-product requirements get satisfied.
STPP is known as Sodium Tripolyphosphate. It is commonly used in the manufacture of synthetic detergents, water treatment, and other sectors such as ceramics, food and beverage, paint and varnish, etc. It is a white molecular mineral and is used as a binder, stabilizer and sequestrant. We get our STPP mineral from several regions of Rajasthan in India. STPP has several applications in the food and beverage industry. Cake mixtures, meringues, juices, hams, peas, lima beans, cured pork, sausages, and algin sweets all contain this ingredient. Within the ceramic and enamel industry, STPP mineral is used to achieve a fluid paste or a well-dispersed solution which further optimizes the manufacturing process. Sodium triphosphate is a solubilizing binder found in powder detergents, automatic dishwashing powder/tablets, and other cleaning solutions. It is particularly effective in treating water hardness by inactivating the mineral ions and keeping them securely in the solution. It permits surfactants to perform to their maximum extent by fighting water hardness. It also functions as a pH buffer and prevents soil from resettling on the garments. This makes it the most perfect mineral in the laundry detergents, dishwashing powder and in the tanning of leather. Sodium triphosphate (STP), also sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), or tripolyphosphate (TPP), is an inorganic compound with formula Na5P3O10. Furthermore, it is also popularly used in the paper and coatings industry to remove the pitch spots. They are created by a kind of gum present in the wood pulp which can cover the whole surface and create dents on the surface of the paper. This natural mineral is magmatic in nature and has a high phosphorus concentration and very low heavy metal levels. As a result, our STPP mineral has a high purity level which enhances the performance of whatever end-product it is utilised in.
Wollastonite Wollastonite is one of the most versatile minerals. It is a naturally found mineral that is a mixture of calcium, silicon and oxygen. However, it is majorly found in the regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and some parts of Tamil Nadu in India The physical properties of Wollastonite include an eclectic needle looking structure which is high in brightness and has superior tones of white. It also has low moisture, oil-absorbing and high thermal stability with less solubility in water. It is low in volatility and has a high melting temperature. Wollastonite has medium hardness with rank of 4.5 on Mohâ??s scale. All of these properties make it an excellent and versatile mineral to be used in industries like plastics, paints, ceramics, construction and adhesives to mention a few. We have majorly focused our supply of Wollastonite mineral on its high-end applications in the ceramics, paints and plastics industries. Within the sphere of the plastics industry, it is a brilliant and less-expensive mineral substitute for fiberglass, carbon fiber and synthetic minerals. It is very much popular in automobile industries, as it can enhance the strength, dimensional stability, and influence resistance of car parts, aiding the manufacturers with lighter parts. Wollastonite is a calcium inosilicate mineral (CaSiO3) that may contain small amounts of iron, magnesium, and manganese substituting for calcium. It's often used in electronic equipment like connectors and computer housings because of its great insulating and fire-resistant qualities. Wollastonite mineral is customized to meet the needs of our clients' industries. Our wollastonite is anti-corrosion mineral that is ideal for paints and coatings sector. Wollastonite can improve the fire strength of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware, as well as reduce cracking and glazing faults, for ceramic manufacturers. Our Wollastonite is an excellent reinforcing filler for cement boards and fire-insulating boards in the building industry. Aryan Tiles is confident in the quality of its Wollastonite minerals. Wollastonite has proven to be the most adaptable material used in various key sectors, and the market for it is constantly expanding.
Bentonite Potassium is a specialized bentonite enriched with potassium, known for its superior binding and adsorptive capabilities. It is ideal for use in agriculture as a soil conditioner, in pharmaceuticals, and is predominantly utilized in industrial applications such as drilling mud. Additionally, it enhances soil quality in horticulture. Product Specifications: Type: Bentonite Potassium Color: Light Gray to Off-White Texture: Fine Powder Size: Available in various mesh sizes (e.g., 100 mesh, 200 mesh) Type: Bentonite Potassium Composition: Potassium-rich bentonite clay Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture Packaging: Available in big bags, bulk and customized packaging Advantages: High Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC): Enhances soil fertility by improving nutrient retention and availability. pH Buffering: Stabilizes soil pH levels, making it ideal for various agricultural applications. Water Retention: Increases soil water retention, reducing irrigation needs. Environmental Safety: Natural and eco-friendly, safe for long-term use in agriculture. Key Features: Easy to Apply: Fine powder form ensures uniform application and easy mixing with other soil amendments. Highly Absorbent: Can absorb large quantities of water, making it effective in drought-prone areas. Natural Potassium Source: Provides essential potassium nutrients for healthy plant growth. Versatile Use: Suitable for various agricultural, horticultural, and industrial applications. Benefits: Improved Crop Yields: Enhances nutrient uptake and water retention, leading to healthier plants and higher yields. Soil Conditioning: Improves soil structure and fertility, promoting sustainable farming practices. Cost-Effective: Reduces the need for frequent fertilization and irrigation, lowering overall farming costs. Eco-Friendly Solution: A natural, non-toxic alternative to synthetic soil conditioners and fertilizers.