Parameter | Description | Value/Range |
Material | Calcium Carbonate Type | Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) / Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) |
Particle Size | Average Particle Diameter (µm) | 0.5 - 50 (depends on application and processing requirements) |
Particle Shape | - | Scalenohedral, Rhombohedral, or Spherical (depending on production method) |
Whiteness | - | ≥90% (ISO brightness) |
Oil Absorption | - | 15 - 40 g/100g (depends on particle size and shape) |
Bulk Density | - | 0.4 - 0.7 g/cm³ (depends on particle size and packing) |
Moisture Content | - | ≤0.5% (weight basis) |
Chemical Composition | CaCO₃ Content (%) | ≥98% (purity may vary based on grade and source) |
pH Value | - | 8.0 - 10.5 (aqueous suspension) |
Reinforcement Effect | Tensile Strength Improvement (%) | 5 - 20% (depends on plastic matrix and formulation) |
Flexural Modulus | Increase in Flexural Modulus (%) | 10 - 30% (depends on plastic type and loading level) |
Impact Strength | Change in Izod Impact Strength (%) | ±5% (can vary; some formulations may show improvement, while others may show slight decrease) |
Thermal Stability | Decomposition Temperature (°C) | >800°C (under standard conditions, calcium carbonate decomposes to calcium oxide and carbon dioxide) |
Application | Reinforced Plastic Composite Powders | Fillers for PP, PE, PVC, ABS, nylon, and other thermoplastics |