Ceramic Grade refers to raw materials, additives, and chemicals that meet stringent purity and performance standards required for the production of ceramics, glass, and related advanced materials. These substances are carefully selected and processed to ensure consistency in composition, particle size, and reactivity, which are critical for achieving desired properties in the final ceramic product—such as strength, thermal stability, electrical insulation, or optical clarity. Key ceramic-grade materials include high-purity alumina, silica, zirconia, kaolin, feldspar, and specialized fluxes or binders. They must have controlled levels of impurities (e.g., iron oxides or alkali metals) that could affect sintering behavior, color, or structural integrity. Some advanced applications (like electronic ceramics or bioceramics) demand ultra-fine powders with precise particle size distributions. Their formulation and processing adhere to industry-specific standards to ensure reproducibility and performance in high-temperature firing or other manufacturing steps.
Calcium Carbonate (uncoated) is a naturally occurring mineral compound composed primarily of calcium, carbon, and oxygen with the chemical formula CaCO₃. It appears as a fine white powder or granules, widely used as a filler, pigment, and functional additive across various industries. The uncoated form means the calcium carbonate particles are not surface-treated, retaining their natural properties. It is valued for its high brightness, whiteness, and excellent compressibility. Uncoated calcium carbonate is used to enhance opacity, improve processing, and reduce costs in plastics, paints, coatings, adhesives, rubber, paper, and construction materials.
Calcium Carbonate Heavy is a high-density, finely ground, natural mineral primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). Known for its higher bulk density compared to regular grades, this filler is widely used in applications requiring enhanced weight, opacity, and strength. It is commonly employed as a functional filler and extender in industries such as plastics, paints, coatings, adhesives, rubber, paper, and construction materials. Its inert nature, whiteness, and particle size distribution make it suitable for improving mechanical properties and surface finish, while also offering cost efficiency by replacing more expensive raw materials.
Magnesium Carbonate Light is a fine, white, odorless powder primarily composed of magnesium carbonate (MgCO₃). It is characterized by its light texture and high purity. This mineral compound is widely used across various industries due to its excellent absorption properties, mild alkalinity, and non-toxic nature. Magnesium Carbonate Light is commonly employed as an antacid, drying agent, filler, and flow aid in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.
Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) is a naturally occurring oxide of titanium known for its exceptional brightness and high refractive index. It is one of the most widely used white pigments in the world due to its excellent opacity, UV resistance, and chemical stability. Available in various crystalline forms—mainly rutile and anatase—it is used across numerous industries including paints, plastics, paper, cosmetics, and food. Industrial grades are often surface-treated to enhance performance in specific applications.
Whiting is a finely ground, white, chalky substance primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). It is widely used as a pigment, filler, and extender in various industrial and commercial applications. Whiting provides opacity, brightness, and smoothness to products, enhancing their appearance and physical properties. Its natural abundance and versatility make it an economical additive in multiple manufacturing processes.
Zinc Oxide USP is an inorganic white powder composed primarily of ZnO. It is widely used as a functional additive in rubber, ceramics, glass, paints, and chemical industries. Known for its excellent chemical stability, UV-absorbing capability, and reactivity with acids and alkalis, this grade is tailored for industrial applications where high purity is not mandatory but consistent quality and performance are essential.