Premium China Clay Powder
Shiv Rudra Minerals International offers high-quality China Clay Powder, carefully processed to ensure superior purity, fine particle size, and consistent performance across industries. Also known as kaolin, this mineral is widely valued for its excellent whiteness, smooth texture, and chemical stability. Our China Clay Powder is sourced from reliable mines and refined using advanced techniques, making it suitable for applications in ceramics, paper, paints, rubber, and more, where quality and reliability are essential.
With a strong focus on precision and customer satisfaction, we maintain strict quality control standards at every stage. Our product ensures excellent dispersion, enhanced finish, and improved durability in end-use applications.
- Properties
- Application
- Chemical Composition
China Clay, commonly known as Kaolin, possesses several distinctive properties that make it highly valuable across a wide range of industries. Some of its key characteristics include:
Porcelain-like appearance: China Clay features a naturally bright white color and fine particle texture, giving it a smooth, porcelain-like finish.
Low shrink-swell capacity: It exhibits minimal expansion or contraction when exposed to heat or moisture, ensuring dimensional stability in various applications.
High plasticity: Its excellent plasticity allows it to be easily shaped and molded into different forms during manufacturing processes.
Superior whiteness: The high brightness and whiteness of China Clay make it an ideal material for products requiring a clean and refined white appearance.
Chemical stability: China Clay is chemically stable and highly resistant to acids, alkalis, and several other reactive substances.
Low abrasiveness: Its non-abrasive nature helps reduce wear and tear on machinery and equipment during industrial use.
Excellent insulation properties: With strong electrical insulation capabilities, China Clay is widely used in applications requiring reliable insulating materials.
These unique qualities make China Clay an essential and versatile material across numerous industrial sectors.
China Clay, commonly known as Kaolin, is a highly versatile mineral with extensive applications across multiple industries. Some of its key applications include:
Paper Industry: Used as a coating and filling agent to enhance paper quality, smoothness, brightness, and printability.
Ceramic Industry: An essential raw material in the manufacturing of tiles, sanitary ware, porcelain, and various ceramic products.
Paint Industry: Utilized as a functional pigment to improve opacity, finish, durability, and overall paint performance.
Rubber Industry: Acts as a reinforcing filler that enhances the strength, flexibility, and elasticity of rubber products.
Cosmetics Industry: Widely used in skincare and cosmetic products such as face masks, powders, creams, and soaps due to its gentle and absorbent properties.
Agriculture Industry: Applied as a soil conditioner and in agricultural formulations to support crop protection and soil improvement.
These are only a few examples of the diverse applications of China Clay. Its unique characteristics and adaptability make it an important mineral across a broad range of industrial sectors.
SiO₂ : 45% – 48%
Al₂O₃ : 33% – 39%
Fe₂O₃ : Below 1.5%
TiO₂ : Below 0.5%
CaO : Below 1%
MgO : Below 0.5%
LOI : 12% – 14%
Acid Insoluble : 97.5%
pH : 8.1
Bulk Density : 0.5 – 0.8 gm/cc
Oil Absorption : 39.5 ml/100gm
Whiteness : 78% – 90%
The specifications stated above may vary slightly due to the natural characteristics of raw materials and environmental conditions. However, such variations do not affect the application performance or product quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we offer tailored grades and specifications to meet specific industry requirements.