Calcium Carbonate
Calcium carbonate is a common compound found on Earth with a chemical composition of CaCO₃. It is found in rocks such as marble, limestone, chalk, travertine, etc. and is extracted by mining or quarrying. Ground calcium carbonate is one of the most versatile and widely used minerals today. It is a non-toxic, odourless, non-irritating, powder that is used as a filler material in many industries.
Calcium Carbonate Uses
Ground calcium carbonate has a vast variety of uses in the following markets:
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Paints and coatings | As an extender, filler or pigment |
| Glass | As a stabiliser |
| Paper | As a filler |
| Adhesives and sealants | As a filler |
| Agricultural | As an active ingredient in agricultural lime and animal feed |
| Pharmaceuticals | As a filler, excipient or active ingredient |
| Environmental | As a main component of flue gas desulfurization |
Availability
Calcite (Pvt) Ltd. produces ground calcium carbonate in both dry powder and slurry form in a broad range of particle sizes. The most commonly produced water-based slurry ratio is 70 percent but it can be customized according to client demand.
- Dry powder: 300 to 2500 mesh / D90: 50 to 5 microns
- Water-based slurry: 1200 to 4000 mesh / D90: 12 to 3 microns with solid percentage of 70% (or as per client needs)
For special performance requirements or if you are unsure which product best matches your application, please contact our sales team at 042 3592 3003.
