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Unearthing the Journey of Kaolin Clay

Kaolin Clay

Kaolin clay is also known as China clay or white clay, it is a fine grained mineral composed mostly of kaolinite, with the chemical formula is Al2Si2O5(OH)4. First discovered in the Kaoling hill of China, this white to yellowish or grayish naturally occurring powder has been put to multiple applications across various industries. Thus, Kaolin clay is used widely in ceramics, cosmetics, paper making, etc. With highly fine particle sizes, essential material for smooth finishes in ceramics, brightness improvement in papers, and for the very important ingredient in skincare products.

Jay Ganesh Minerals is one of the trusted suppliers, who are specializing in providing premium quality kaolin clay sourced from efficient mining processes to ensure high purity and consistency. We are committed to delivering top-quality kaolin clay tailored to meet your business's specific needs. Other than these usages, kaolin is one of the important products for cosmetic use due to gentle exfoliating along with oil absorption and pharmaceutical areas in which it acts like an adsorbent agent as well as anti-diarrheal agent. Use of kaolin clay enhances brightness and texture in the paint and coating industries and increases strength of rubber and plastics.

Key Features

  • Rheological stability
  • Unfired strength
  • Fine Particle Size
  • Absorbent Nature
  • Non-Abrasive
  • Versatile Applications

From Mines to Markets

Everyday Uses of Minerals

Ceramic

Pottery

Cosmetic

Paint and Coatings

Rubber

Paper

Glass

Plastic

Soap and Detergent

Pharmaceuticals

Agriculture (Fertilizer)

Technical Specifications

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

COMPUND UNWASHED WASHED
 SiO(%) 48 TO 55 45 TO 52
Al2O(%) 30 TO 35 30 TO 39
Fe2O(%) 1 TO 1.10 1.10 TO   0.30
TiO(%) 1 TO 1.10 1.10 TO 0.30
MgO (%) 0.25 TO 0.35 0.25 TO 0.35
CaO (%) 0.45 TO 0.75 0.45 TO 0.70
K2O (%) 0.50 TO 1.20 0.08 TO 0.10
L.O.I (%) 9.50 TO 11.00 11.00 TO 14.00

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

NAME UNWASHED WASHED
Visual Appearance  White Lumps White Lumps
Particle Size (D50) Μ  2 TO 4 2 TO 3
Water Of Plasticity (%) 34 TO 38 35 TO 42
Green M.O.R. (Kg/Cm²) 8 TO 12 N.A.
Dry M.O.R. (Kg/Cm²) 25 TO 30 N.A.
Fired M.O.R. (Kg/Cm²) 225 TO 250 N.A.
Fired Shrinkage(%) 10 TO 14 N.A.
Fired Colour (100%)
 
L 85 TO 88,
A 0.8 TO 1.5,
B 8 TO 12
L 92 TO 95,
A 0.4 TO 0.6
B 5 TO 7
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