Calcium Silicate
• APPEARANC
A Fine White tasteless, odorless Powder, Fluffy in nature.
• CONCENTRATION
It contains following,
SiO2
75% to 80%
Al2O3
8.6% to 9.6%
Fe2O3
max. 0.03%
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Bulk Density:
0.15 to 0.2 gm/cc
• CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Identification :
Gives characteristic reactions of Aluminium & Silicate
Loss on Ignition :
Max. 10% to 12% at 1000°C for 2 Hrs.
pH Value :
10.0 to 10.5
Moisture Content :
5% to 7% at 105°C for 2 Hrs.
• APPLICATION
Used in Ceramic Products, refractories, colloidal suspensions, oil-well drilling fluids, filler for rubber and plastic products, films, paper coating, decolorizing oils, carrier in insecticidal sprays, catalyst support.