Precipitated Calcium Carbonate is widely used by Paper Industry to manufacture Alkline media paper making. Around 70% of the total output of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate of the world is consumed by Paper Industry alone.
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate improves the Brightness, Smoothness, and Opacity of Paper. It also increases the ink receptivity. Precipitated Calcium Carbonate reduces the cost of production of Papermaking.
| Chemical Properties | |
|---|---|
| CaCO3 % by Weight | 98.25 ± 0.25 |
| Lead as pb | 10 ppm Max. |
| Arsenic as As | 2 ppm Max. |
| Sulphate as SO4 | 0.4% Max. |
| Soluble alkali as Na2O | 0.25% Max. |
| Silica as SiO2 | 0.5% Max. |
| Iron as Fe | 250 ppm Max. |
| Matter insoluble in HCL | 0.5% Max. |
| pH | 9.5 ± 0.5 |
| Phosphate | 20 ppm Max. |
| Chloride as Cl | 20 ppm Max. |
| Magnesium as MgO | 0.5% Max. |
| Flouride as F | 20 ppm Max. |
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Whiteness | 95 Min. |
| Crystal Structure | Argonite |
| Water Absorption | 80 to 85 ml/100 gm |
| Oil Absorption | 60 to 65 ml/100 gm |
| Loss on Drying at 105o C | 0.5% Max. |
| Specific Gravity | 2.6 to 2.9 |
| Bulk Density | 0.40 to 0.45 gm/ml |
| Average Particle Size | 5 to 7 μm |
| Residue on 300 mess | 0.2% Max. |