Ball Clay
Al₂O₃·2SiO₂·2H₂O
Highly plastic secondary clay supplied for tiles, sanitaryware, stoneware, and technical ceramic body formulations.
Overview
Ball clay is a fine-grained sedimentary clay prized for its exceptional plasticity, green strength, and clean firing characteristics. It enhances workability and structural integrity in unfired ceramic bodies, making it essential in floor tiles, wall tiles, sanitaryware, and stoneware. Its plasticity index and particle size distribution are the key commercial selection criteria.
Source Details
Source Name
Ball Clay Supply Network
Region / Country
Multi-Origin, India / UK / Ukraine / Turkey
Dispatch Ports
Mundra, Kandla, Izmir
Sourcing Note
Available in washed and processed grades by plasticity index and fired colour specification.
Quality Parameters
| Parameter | Typical Range / Content |
|---|---|
| Al₂O₃ | 24–30% |
| SiO₂ | 50–60% |
| Fe₂O₃ | As per grade |
| LOI | 8–14% |
| Plasticity Index | On request |
* Final chemistry, sizing, and commercial grade are supplied subject to confirmed assay, origin, and buyer application.
Applications
Floor & Wall Tiles
Provides plasticity and green strength in tile body formulations.
Sanitaryware
Used in sanitaryware body compositions for workability and fired strength.
Stoneware & Tableware
Incorporated in stoneware and tableware for improved forming characteristics.
Industries Served
Technical Documentation
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Commercial Details
Packaging Options
- 25 kg bags
- 50 kg bags
- 1 MT jumbo bags
Export Availability
Containerized export available for ceramic buyers
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