Kaolin or 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 or 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.
At Ashapura China Clay, processed or refined kaolin is available in white powder form, granule cum powder form, and in lumps form. The various grades and their applications are:
| GRADE | FORM | APPLICATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| NEXUS WHITE® | powder / lumps | Paint extenders, filler in paper, ceramic glazing and engobing, Vitrified tiles manufacture |
| NEXUS GLAZE® | powder / lumps | Ceramic glazing and engobing |
| NEXUS BODY® | powder / powder cum granules / lumps | Ceramic body composition |
| NEXUS GEM® | powder | Ceramic glazing |
| NEXUS FILL | powder | Pesticide formulation |
| NEXUS KOT - 55 | powder | Paper |
| NEXUS KOT - AK 45 | powder | Paint |
| NEXUS GLASS | powder / powder cum granules / lumps | Filler in Fiber Glass |