PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Kaolin or china clay is a natural mineral found in partly decomposed granite, an igneous feldsparic rock. Chemically, kaolin is a hydrated aluminium silicate containing Al2O3·2SiO2·2H2O. Kaolin was first discovered in the mountainous province of Kiangsi, China in A.D. 500. The word “kaolin” derives from the Chinese character ‘kao lin’ which means high ridge. It was first used by the Chinese to make high quality porcelain.
At Ashapura China Clay, processed or refined kaolin is available in white powder form, granule cum powder form, and in lumps form.
SPECIFICATION TABLE
| GRADE | FORM | APPLICATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| ASHAWHITE® | powder / lumps | Paint extenders, filler in paper, ceramic glazing and engobing, Vitrified tiles manufacture |
| ASHAGLAZE® | powder / lumps | Ceramic glazing and engobing |
| ASHABODY® | powder / powder cum granules / lumps | Ceramic body composition |
| ASHAGEM® | powder | Ceramic glazing |
| ASHA FILL | powder | Pesticide formulation |
| ASHAKOT – 55 | powder | Paper |
| ASHAKOT – AK 45 | powder | Paint |
| ASHA GLASS | powder / powder cum granules / lumps | Filler in Fiber Glass |
PRODUCT INDEX
| Product | Available forms | |
|---|---|---|
| China Clay (Kaolin) | Processed and refined kaolin available in powder, granule-cum-powder, and lumps form. | Current |
| White Bentonite | Processed white bentonite available in powder and lumps form for drilling and ceramics. | View grades |
| Silica Sand | Refined silica sand in white powder form for cement sheets and paint applications. | View grades |
| Talc | Soft, high-quality talc in white powder form for paints, plastics, paper, and rubber. | View grades |
| Calcite | Refined calcium carbonate available in powder, granule-cum-powder, and lumps form. | View grades |